When you lose a tooth, it can be a result of sudden injury, or it can be something that occurs after years of dental health neglect. Some people have nightmares about losing teeth, so when it actually happens, they want a fast fix. If you have a tooth that has fallen out or needs to be extracted by your dentist, you are probably curious about your options for replacement. Dr. Brent A. Engelberg, your Deerfield cosmetic dentist, will tell you about what you can expect if you opt for dental implants. (more…)
Northwest Chicago Cosmetic Dentist Examines Unique Whitening Attempts
Your Northwest Chicago cosmetic dentist, Dr. Brent Engelberg, offers two types of professional teeth whitening that will lead to noticeable and safe results. Zoom! in-office bleaching utilizes a specialized whitening agent to effectively whiten your smile in about an hour. If you prefer to take things at your own pace, at-home whitening kits can deliver results with daily short treatments over the course of two to four weeks. Some people are curious about natural do-it-yourself whitening methods. Dr. Engelberg doesn’t recommend these as viable options for substantial teeth whitening, but it is fascinating to see what some people have come up with. (more…)
Northwest Chicago Cosmetic Dentist Offers Simple Cosmetic Dental Options
A smile makeover combines multiple procedures at one time. This is a great way to conquer elements of your physicality that lower your quality of life. However, not everyone can afford to take on all of their cosmetic dreams at once. Luckily, even one small procedure can make a huge different when a more complex treatment plan is not necessary, or not an option. Your Northwest Chicago cosmetic dentist, Dr. Brent Engelberg, will discuss two common cosmetic procedures that can change the look of your smile with limited commitment.
Dental Bonding
Composite resin material is commonly used to fill cavities. However, the versatile nature of the material makes it great for implementing cosmetic dental bonding. The composite resin can be dyed to blend in with your surrounding teeth, offering a flawless look that covers over dental issues such as chips, cracks, craze lines, and breaks. The composite material is initially pliable, but after being sculpted and then exposed to a curing light, it will become as hard as your natural teeth. The material can be (more…)
Rolling Meadows Cosmetic Dentist Makes Vampires Happy
Dental fads come and go, and usually dentists are concerned with tooth damage when a procedure seems too radical. Shaving off tooth enamel or altering the structure of teeth can lead to weakness and decay. However, it’s a dentist’s privilege to make patients happy when they smile. Your Rolling Meadows cosmetic dentist, Dr. Brent Engelberg, will share a recent case of cosmetic work that was a bit outside the box, but left one patient grinning from castle to coffin.
Vampires Everywhere
Vampires are huge right now. Sleek and sexy, entire shows are devoted to these mythical creatures. Whether it’s a ring of bloodsuckers down on the bayou, a remake of the classic “Dracula,” or a certain series of books made into films that have young girls swooning, vampires are considered to be heroes more than villains these days. No wonder people have fantasies of ever-lasting life. Rumors of people opting to have their teeth permanently reshaped to appear like fangs may seem like fodder for the internet. In actual practice, this trend could be concerning since canine teeth are the most important for proper chewing function. Then, one dark and stormy night…(okay, maybe it was a bright and sunny day, but still…) a young man came to see Dr. Brent Engelberg with an unusual request.
Fashioning True Vampire Fangs
This might be one of the most alternative cosmetic dental procedures Dr. Engelberg has ever performed. A young man came into the office asking for real looking “vampire fangs.” We’ve all seen the costume fangs you can purchase at Halloween stores, but he wanted his fangs to look like they’d grown right out of his gums. While this fad could have its dangers when thinking ahead to long term dental health, Dr. Engelberg took a conservative approach to giving the patient what he wanted. By not prepping the teeth as normal for veneers, these vampire veneers can be more easily removed or shortened in the future. If our vampire patient decides he’s ready to trade in the undead nightlife for a shirt-and-tie day job then he has the option of going back to his original smile.
Cosmetic Dentistry in Rolling Meadows
If you are interested in more conservative cosmetic dental work to create the smile you desire, Dr. Engelberg can help. To schedule a consultation, call our 60008 dentist office at 847-259-8030. We are happy to serve patients in Northbrook, Deerfield, Highland Park, Wilmette, Winnetka, Glencoe, Vernon Hills, Lincolnshire, Libertyville, Skokie, Evanston, Palatine, Schaumburg, Elk Grove Village, Rolling Meadows, Northwest Chicago Suburbs, and Northern Chicago Suburbs.
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