As a father and son orthodontic team on the cutting edge of technology, Charles F. Munk and Charles W. Munk create bright, beautiful smiles for patients in a family-friendly environment.
Family, after all, is important to them, too.
‘Our relationship has created a unique practice environment for our patients,? said Charles W. Munk, who joined his father’s long time practice about 4 years ago. ‘It’s a father and son, it’s a family run practice. We communicate well, share information and discuss treatment. On any given day, patients may see both of us, instead of just seeing one or the other.?
The Munks believe working together is a benefit to patients and a great complement to the practice.
‘When we do the diagnosis, and plan the treatment of the patient, it’s like a built in second opinion,? said Charles F. ‘We discuss cases together, go over all the options, and brainstorm together.?
The two take pride in not only offering patients strong knowledge and expertise in the orthodontic field, but also in offering the latest and most efficient orthodontic devices.
For example, the office uses the latest self-ligating braces that move teeth a bit faster, but work in a way that allows patients to be seen in the office about half as often.
‘Our moms have a million and one things going everyday,? said Charles W. ‘We get a really positive response when they find out they can come in every eight to ten weeks, instead of every four weeks.?
Also available at the office is a new procedure known as Wilckodontics. The technique is used to move teeth at an accelerated rate so a person is finished with orthodontic treatment in approximately one-third the usual time’a typical two-year treatment is reduced to about eight months.
The teeth move rapidly, so people are seen in the office more often, about every two weeks rather than every four to eight weeks.
Very few other orthodontists in Michigan are trained and licensed to use Wilckodontics.
And, most people know orthodontic treatment is not just for teenagers any more. These days, many adults who did not receive orthodontic treatment in childhood are deciding it’s time to do something good for themselves.
‘Invisalign is a really great option for our adult patients,? said Charles W., explaining that the procedure aligns teeth with invisible, removable aligners. ? They’re worn pretty close to full time, but you take them out for eating, for brushing your teeth, if you’ve got a major social event, things like that. The more you wear them, the faster the teeth will move.?
Invisalign works best, he said, on cases that aren’t severe.
‘We’re working together, absolutely beautifully,? said Charles F. ‘The working relationship is above and beyond any of my highest hopes. Not only has our professional relationship grown and blossomed, but our friendship has also. I think I would say that we are best friends, as well as partners.?
The Munks offer free orthodontic evaluations to all patients at all three of their locations. They have various payment plans available and work with most insurance companies.
Appointments are available for day, evening and Saturdays to accommodate even the busiest patient’s schedule.
Besides orthodontics, the Munks continue to look for ways to reach out to the community. Their office supports the SCAMP program and they conduct a dental health presentation for area schools. They also take part in the new Clarkston Health Care Professionals scholarship, and sponsor the Independence Day parade.
And recently, Charles F. Munk was appointed to serve on the Dental Auxiliary Programs Citizen/Lay Advisory Committee at Mott Community College.
The Munks? offices are at 5825 S. Main Street in Clarkston, 837 on S. Lapeer Road in Oxford, and 8379 Davison Road in Davison. The office numbers are 248-625-0880 (Clarkston), 248-628-6441 (Oxford) and 810-653-9070 (Davison).