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Dr. Dolby entered the field of dentistry is 1993 in somewhat of an unorthodox fashion. In 1983 he was awarded a
football scholarship to Boise State University in Boise, Idaho.
Immediately after graduating with a Business Management degree he worked as a consumer products sales
representative for Beecham Products. In search of a more rewarding profession he decided that dentistry would
meet his needs. Dr. Dolby was accepted to the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in San Francisco,
California. He was awarded high academic recognition by the Alpha Omega Fraternity and the Omicron Kappa
Upsilon Society, graduating with high honors. Dr. Dolby went on to further his education by accepting a position to
participate in a General Practice Residency at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Denver, Colorado and in 2001 he was honored
with achieving Fellowship status in the Academy of General Dentistry.
Dr. Dolby partnered with Tony Robbins and Fortune Management to share his practice management expertise with
fellow dentists to enrich their lives through mastery of personal development and practice management systems.
He was an instructor with the Pacific Aesthetic Continuum in San Francisco where his students learn the latest,
most effective strategies, in building unstoppable teams and maximizing profitability.
Dr. Dolby practices Cosmetic and Family Dentistry in Eagle, Idaho. He can be reached at 208-323-8545 cottonwoodcreek-dental.com
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Cosmetic Surgery
Cosmetic Dentistry
Dentistry
Prosthodontics
Languages spoken
English
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Dr. Michael Dolbyanswered
Cosmetic Surgery 30 years experience
Professional Clean: Your dentist is more than likely going to use a combination of pumice and some type of acid or peroxide to try and scrub your stains away. I have seen... Read More
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Maybe?: Baking soda is an abrasive to remove any surface stains and peroxide is an acid that will clean a little deeper. However with genetically brown teeth... Read More
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A 27-year-old member asked:
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Yes: They actually work really well. You just need to be patient because they will take longer to see the effects vs professional whitening procedures.
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No: So called laser teeth whitening will not damage your teeth. Professional whitening uses a higher concentration of peroxide and your teeth may be sens... Read More
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Crest White Strips: With over the counter products you want to look at the percentage concentration of peroxide. That is the active ingredient that will brighten your sm... Read More
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Yes: A yellow color to your teeth is unfortunately the natural color of your teeth and responds the best to professional teeth withering. Unless your dent... Read More
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A 16-year-old male asked:
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NO!: The "gel" is actually peroxide and it can burn your gums. The reason for the custom bleaching trays is to keep the whitening gel where we want it, on... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Crowns!: Teeth need crowns for several reasons. First off a crown restoration is used to re-distribute the bitting forces and provide strength to the tooth. T... Read More
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Very Safe!: You are correct, this is the quickest way to get your teeth whiter, however the side effect can be sensitivity that should resolve in 24-36 hours with... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
My dental filling fell out while eating and i swollowed it, pregnant 37 weeks should i be worry now?
Dr. Michael Dolbyanswered
Cosmetic Surgery 30 years experience
NO: More than likely this went into you stomach and it will pass in a few days. Don't worry about retrieving it, your dentist will make a new one.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Topical: This is used to pre-numb the tissue prior to the needle inserting to deliver the anesthetic. It really needs to sit on the tissue for 3-4 minutes to ... Read More
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Cavities at the gum: These cavities form because the gums are usually exposing the delicate root surface which is extremely pours and susceptible to cavities. They are ea... Read More
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No!: Whitening your teeth with either the laser or conventional bleaching trays, the only genetic portion of the tooth that will whiten is the enamel. The... Read More
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A 59-year-old male asked:
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Thats not good!: Laminates or veneers are an excellent cosmetic alternative that are bonded to your teeth. The problem with sensitivity lies in the bonding. If this ... Read More
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Most case 4-6 shades: Unfortunately the "laser" has nothing to do with making your teeth whiter. The peroxide is the active ingredient and thats it! if your teeth are on ... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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A rubber barrier: A dental dam is a square piece of thin rubber that stretches over the teeth you are having treated. This creates a barrier between your teeth and you... Read More
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Implants: Always with your choice of Doctors comes some level of trust. Simply ask how many of these types of implants have they placed. I don't think they wi... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Whitening / Veneers!: Sometimes whitening is all you need to give your smile new life. If you want to correct the position, color and chipped edges, then porcelain veneers... Read More
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Yes: You can successfully whiten your teeth once all of the permanent teeth are completely erupted which is around 15-17. If your daughters teeth are comp... Read More
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Dr. Michael Dolbyanswered
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Professionally: Go to your dentist and if you don't have one, most will whiten your teeth for free! stay with professional products either form a dentist or over the... Read More
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Immediate Referral: You can find a "good" dentist several ways. A dentist who has achieved fellowship or mastership with the academy of general dentistry (agd.Org) or th... Read More
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YES!: The peroxide in teeth whitening systems can only whiten your enamel if it is in contact. If plaque and bacteria are in the way your outcome will be c... Read More
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No : Ridge augmentation is not purely cosmetic. If your going to replace your missing teeth with implants, it's crucial to have adequate bone to support t... Read More
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YES!: The natural color of our teeth is a more yellow hue. Unfortunately or fortunately today with all the whitening toothpastes and easy accessibility to ... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Michael Dolbyanswered
Cosmetic Surgery 30 years experience
No: The active ingredient is peroxide. All peroxide does is make your enamel rods inside your tooth clear, and your teeth appear white! this procedure d... Read More
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Dehydration: When you whiten your teeth they can become dehydrated resulting in pain. The discomfort is temporary as you have experienced but none the less it can... Read More
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Cosmetic Surgery 30 years experience
About an hour: Professional teeth whitening usually takes about an hour to complete and you can expect to brighten 4-6 shades!
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No permanent tx: Mouth ulcers are a form of the herpes virus. Don't mistake this with the sexual type, in fact everybody has these virus cells in them. Stress can br... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Dolbyanswered
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Check the percentage: Check the package for the concentration percentage of peroxide. Peroxide is peroxide! the higher the concentration the faster you will get whiter, h... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Swollen Gums: Yes, your tooth can still be removed and the gums will heal once the tooth is gone!
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YES: Unless your pregnancy is a fragile and your in your third trimester. Most dental care during pregnancy should be limited to emergency treatment or tr... Read More
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Cosmetic Dentistry: Moving your teeth with braces can happen very fast and it sounds most likely the excess gum tissue that was there before is now more or less pinched. ... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
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Spend: Consistently spend at least 4 min. brushing and especially flossing your teeth before you go to bed!
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Yes: I think your asking if another filling can be done on a tooth that may have lost a filling that was in place for 2 years. The answer is yes and no. ... Read More
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Two!: For professional whitening use zoom! and for over the counter use crest white strips. Both will get your teeth whiter, zoom will just be quicker.
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Abscess!: Absolutely. This is a result of the bacteria building up and causing pressure on the nerves which equals numbness, tingling and swelling. You need a... Read More
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No: Plaque and tartar that have calcified on your tooth must be removed by a hygienist. It may wear away slightly but won't go away completely. Yes, hyd... Read More
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You will be fine: After you place your trays, use your finger to wipe out the excess gel and discard. If you happen to swallow a little it won't hurt you. Make sure y... Read More
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Probably not!: Teeth whitening is a cosmetic procedure and insurance plans nor the government cares what your teeth look like, they only care your not in pain or hav... Read More
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NO!: The active ingredient is too harsh for your delicate tissue down there! soap and water works just fine!
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Absolutely: Studies of tooth movement are very consistent. If you retain teeth 6-8 hours a day, your teeth will not move! so basically, wearing your retainer du... Read More
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No: The active ingredient in teeth whitening products will not whiten porcelain what crowns are made of. You can have surface stains removed from porcela... Read More
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No: I have never seen teeth whitening covered by any insurance. Even the sag insurance won't cover this expense. Thank goodness it's not very expensive ... Read More
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27 is older?: Age can dictate the final outcome of teeth whitening but at age 27 that certainly dose not mean you! you are the only one that can make the determina... Read More
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Massage & rest: Headaches can happen for a number of reasons. In my profession - dentistry, i see headaches associated with grinding and clenching your teeth. This ... Read More
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Ignore: Gingivitis is the first stage of gum disease and the only stage that is completely reversible!
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?: I have not heard of this. Why not use an over the counter proven teeth whitening product that you know won't hurt your teeth. Better yet, most denti... Read More
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A 22-year-old male asked:
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Cosmetic Surgery 30 years experience
Professionally: You will always get your best results when you use a professional to whiten your teeth. Zoom professional teeth whitening has worked excellent for my... Read More
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6-12 months!: When you take out smoking, large amounts of coffee, wine and other surface staining products, your whitening can last a very long time. You can exten... Read More
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It docent!: Teeth whitening completed by a professional will not damage your teeth. In fact there has never been a documented case of teeth whitening gels damagi... Read More
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of the Pacific School of Dentistry
Graduated 1993MD
Medical/Graduate school
University of the Pacific School of Dentistry
Graduated 1993MD
Medical/Graduate school
Boise State University
Graduated 1987MD
Residency
St. Joseph's Hospital - Denver Colorado 1994
Awards
Fellowship American Academy of General Dentistry
Better Business A+ Rating
Boise's BEST Dentist 2015
Affiliations
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF COSMETIC DENTISTRY
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