Michael James Selleck, DDS, DAADSM
Dentist | General Practice
935 Moraga Rd Suite 101 Lafayette CA, 94549About
Dr. Michael Selleck is a Dentist practicing in Lafayette, CA. Dr. Selleck specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases and conditions associated with the mouth and overall dental health. Dentists are trained to carry out such treatment as professional cleaning, restorative, prosthodontic, and endodontic procedures, and performing examinations, among many others.
Education and Training
University of the Pacific School of Dentistry, San Francisco D.D.S.
Provider Details
Michael James Selleck, DDS, DAADSM's Expert Contributions
Is Invisalign treatment permanent?
Yes if you wear retainers for indefinitely. READ MORE
Can you kiss with lingual braces?
Yes READ MORE
How long does it take to recover from wisdom teeth removal?
It depends on whether they are impacted. It could take a weekend or a week. READ MORE
How do you pull your own tooth out?
Not recommended. You could break off the tooth and any infection present would remain and worsen in the bone around the site. READ MORE
Do I need to floss if I use Invisalign?
Yes you need to floss. The dental plaque that you remove while flossing is still present(even more abundant) while you are wearing the Invisalign aligners. READ MORE
Why do dentists drill before filling?
The drilling is done to remove active decay. If that decay is left it will continue to destroy healthy tooth structure. READ MORE
What is the importance of using dental floss?
Yes, because the floss gets plaque bacteria between the teeth, which a toothbrush can't reach. READ MORE
Treatments
- General/Reconstructive Dentistry
- Breathing Re-training
- Orthotropics
- Sleep Apnea
Professional Memberships
- Board Certified American Academy of Sleep/DABDSM
- Professional Member American Association of Physiological Medicine and Dentistry
- Professional Member American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine
- Professional Member American Thoracic Society
- Professional Member American Dental Association
- Professional Member California Dental Association
- Professional Member Contra Costa Dental Association
- Professional Member Contra Costa Sleep Center
Professional Society Memberships
- American Dental Association, California Dental Association
Articles and Publications
- Many articles in sleep magazines
What do you attribute your success to?
- Keeping a good rapport with local pulmonologists and giving quality care to patients.
Hobbies / Sports
- Sailing, Swimming (Golden Gate Participant)
Favorite professional publications
- Journal of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine
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