Do you want to let others know that you’re a kind, warm, happy person? Just smile. If you’re afraid to do so because of the way your smile looks, take stock. What work do you think needs to be done to make you feel comfortable with the way your grin appears?  If you feel overwhelmed by the list, you should be aware that many people undergo what’s known as a complete smile makeover. This answers to all of the flaws and insecurities you might have regarding your teeth and gums. A smile makeover can include any combination of cosmetic dentistry treatments. Dr. Brent Engelberg, your Elk Grove cosmetic dentist, would like to highlight some of the most popular.

Smile Makeover Treatments

Dental Bonding: Are fairly minor smile imperfections your main complaint? Dental bonding may be the right procedure for you. Small spacing, chips, and stains can be covered over with sculpted composite- resin designed to color match your teeth. You’ll be left with a fully functioning smile that appears smoother, straighter, and more (more…)

It’s Friday, and we want to share a fun quiz with you on both the whitening and blackening of teeth. Yes, you read that right. Have we piqued your interest? Then try your hand at this true-or-false test of knowledge from your Schaumburg cosmetic dentist, Dr. Brent Engelberg.

Questions

Q1. True or false – Teeth blackening is an ancient Asian tradition still practiced by some people in Vietnam.

Q2. True or false – You should never expose your teeth to peroxide.

Q3. True or false – Once you have whitened your teeth professionally, they will be whitened for life. (more…)

Social media can be a double-edged sword. On one hand, it’s a great way to share information. On the other hand, it’s a great way to spread around misinformation. On any given day you might see a friend reposting information that they are sure is true. It’s the old, “I got this news from a friend of my brother’s ex-wife’s cousin’s daughter so it must be true!” Some of the things floating around might be related to dentistry, and your Palatine cosmetic dentist, Dr. Brent Engelberg, just wants you to be aware that if you have any doubt, you should consult with a professional regarding cosmetic dental questions. Here’s one example: a recent post floating around on Facebook that claimed you could attain “snow white” teeth with very little effort.

Misleading Internet Information

The post in question had very drastic before and after pictures, which are likely to suck you in, but not likely to be a true representation of the claims being made. The recipe for ultra-white teeth called for store-bought hydrogen peroxide (at a 3% concentration) mixed with baking soda and water. This recommendation would achieve approximately 6.7% carbamide peroxide which is well less than what you would be exposed to with professional whitening gels from your dentist (more…)

Dentists that are trained in the cosmetic field are very lucky. While offering patients great preventive care gives them immeasurable gains in having healthy teeth for life, cosmetic dental procedures provide amazing immediate physical results. This can be extremely rewarding to both the dentist and the patient, as the smile of someone’s dreams is achieved. Your Schaumburg cosmetic dentist, Dr. Brent Engelberg, has the amazing opportunity to help people attain smiles they can feel good about every day, thanks to cosmetic dentistry.

Quality of Life

Countless research studies have been done over the years on the power of a healthy, attractive smile. Job and relationship success can actually hinge on your smile. The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry discovered that people with good-looking smiles appeared to be more friendly, intelligent, and successful than others. Think about what it would be like to spend the rest of your life with someone who never smiled. Both of you might start to feel a little depressed. Smiles are contagious and actually release endorphins, so feeling free to smile is more important to your life than you may think. (more…)