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At Island Smiles we specialize in you!

Welcome, and thank you for considering our office for your dental care. At Island Smiles we know just how important your smile is – to your physical health and to healthy relations with others. If you are coming to our office for the first time, or if you, a family member, or a friend are looking for a dentist who provides quality, gentle care, we want to give you something to smile about.

Chosen by his peers as one of Detroit's top DENTISTS 2019 in HOUR magazine.

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Island Smiles

24201 Meridian Grosse Ile, MI 48138

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  • Michael Vilag
    Doctor

    Michael J. Vilag, DDS, FAGD is a graduate of the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry. He grew up locally in Woodhaven and attended Gibraltar Carlson High School. He has earned his Fellowship Award from the Acadamy of General Dentistry.

    Dr. Vilag is currently the President of the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry Alumni Board of Directors. As an adjunct faculty, he voluntarily brings dental students to local Metro Detroit free dental clinics to help the underserved. He started and continues to run an annual dental mission trip to Dominican Republic. He is an active volunteer with Donated Dental Services, Mission of Mercy, and Malta Free Clinic in Detroit.

    Dr. Vilag is very involved in organized dentistry and has held several roles in the following organizations:•American Dental Association•Michigan Dental Association•Detroit District Dental Society•Alpha Omega International Dental Service Fraternity

    Dr. Vilag has been awarded the Pierre Fachaud's Dr. Cambell New Dentist Award, Detroit Mercy Dental '10 Under 10' featured Dentist, HOUR Magazine's Top Detroit Dentist List, MDA Public Service Award, the Community Dentistry & Public Health Award.

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What Our Clients Say About Us

  • "“Before Dr. Morris placed my porcelain crowns on my front teeth, I was unable to bite through a sandwich, carrots, pickles and other foods. My upper teeth did not meet my lower teeth. With the enamel having been worn off my teeth, not only could I not bite through anything, my teeth just looked awful! Now my teeth look great and I can bite through all the foods that had given me problems!”"
    ~Jim Patterson
  • "Dr. Vilag provided me with excellent care when I needed it the most."
    Jennifer R.

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    Your Rights and Responsibilities as a Patient

    Patient Rights You have a right to choose your own dentist and schedule an appointment in a timely manner. You have a right to know the education and training of your dentist and the dental care team. You have a right to arrange to see the dentist every time you receive dental treatment, subject to ...

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    Crowns and Bridges

    Bridges Bridges are natural-looking dental appliances that can replace a section of missing teeth. Because they are custom-made, bridges are barely noticeable and can restore the natural contour of teeth as well as the proper bite relationship between upper and lower teeth.Bridges are sometimes referred ...

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    Veneers

    Teeth that are badly stained, shaped, or crooked may be improved by a veneer placed on the surface of the affected teeth.Veneers are thin pieces of porcelain or plastic cemented over the front of your teeth to change their color or shape. Veneers are used on teeth with uneven surfaces or that are chipped, ...

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    Invisalign®

    Invisalign's® invisible, removable, and comfortable aligners will give you the beautiful straight teeth you've always wanted. And best of all, no one can tell you're wearing them. Invisalign® is great for adults and teenagers. What is Invisalign®? Invisalign® is the invisible way to straighten your ...

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    April 2022 Dental Newsletter

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    Fillings

    Frequently asked questions: dental fillings Are dental amalgams safe? Is it possible to have an allergic reaction to amalgam? Is it true that dental amalgams have been banned in other countries? Is there a filling material that matches tooth color? If my tooth doesn't hurt and my filling is still in ...

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    Sealants

    Sealants are liquid coatings that harden on the chewing surfaces of teeth and are showing a great deal of effectiveness in preventing cavities—even on teeth where decay has begun. The pits and grooves of your teeth are prime areas for opportunistic decay. Even regular brushing sometimes misses these ...

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    Overview

    Pain can occur in any number of places in your mouth: teeth, gums, roots, the palate, tongue and jaw. Cavities are a common culprit causing pain. Untreated cavities can impact nerves because of infections of the tooth and gums. Impacted and abscessed teeth and sore jaws from teeth grinding are other ...

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    Toothaches

    Simple toothaches can often be relieved by rinsing the mouth to clear it of debris and other matter. Sometimes, a toothache can be caused or aggravated by a piece of debris lodged between the tooth and another tooth. Avoid placing an aspirin between your tooth and gum to relieve pain, because the dissolving ...

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    Scaling and Root Planing

    Some cases of acute periodontal (gum) disease that do not respond to more conventional treatment and self-care such as flossing may require a special kind of cleaning called scaling and root planing. The procedure begins with administration of a local anesthetic to reduce any discomfort. Then, a small ...

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Island Smiles

Monday:

11:00 am-7:00 pm

Tuesday:

9:00 am-6:00 pm

Wednesday:

9:00 am-2:00 pm

Thursday:

Closed

Friday:

9:00 am-2:00 pm

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed