To Bleach or Not to Bleach: Palatine Cosmetic Dentist Answers

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Smiling Girls Taking PictureTeeth whitening is a non-invasive dental treatment that can take years off of your appearance and renew your confidence in your smile. Zoom! is one of the most popular professional teeth whitening methods introduced in recent years. If you think you know all there is to know about fast teeth whitening, then try this true-or-false quiz from your Palatine cosmetic dentist.

Questions

Q1. True or false – Teeth bleaching can make your teeth sensitive.

Q2. True or false – Zoom! uses a combination of peroxide and infrared light to whiten your teeth.

Q3. True or false – Zoom! offers great results but will eventually harm your teeth internally.

Q4. True or false – You’ll need to take an entire day off work to have a Zoom! whitening procedure.

Answers

A1. TRUE – This is why we tend to recommend that you stick with the professional expertise of your Palatine cosmetic dentist when it comes to whitening your teeth. Zoom! is a teeth bleaching process designed to lighten the dentin and enamel of your teeth. We have the training to know how to cover your gum tissues in order to reduce potential sensitivity.

A2. TRUE – Gel containing hydrogen peroxide is first applied to the surfaces of your teeth. A light with an infrared filter will be exposed to the surfaces of your teeth. This activates the peroxide. As hydrogen peroxide breaks down into oxygen bubbles, yellowing and staining disappear.

A3. FALSE – The internal structure of the teeth remains completely healthy and intact during and after a Zoom! bleaching treatment.

A4. FALSE – The entire process takes approximately one hour. Your results will vary based on the degree of staining and the condition of your teeth. If your stains are intrinsic (from the inside out) you may require cosmetic treatment such as porcelain veneers to have a white smile.

Teeth Whitening from Palatine Cosmetic Dentist

If you are in need of any cosmetic dental work, schedule an appointment with your Palatine cosmetic dentist. You can reach our 60074 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.

Evanston Cosmetic Dentist Rescues Hockey Player from Smile Trauma

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HockeyGetting hit across the face with a hockey stick is not your everyday dental issue, but these things do happen. Just ask Matt, an Arlington Heights resident and athlete who ended up with three fractured teeth as a result of a hockey snafu. Matt’s accident occurred right before he was set to head off to his freshman year of college. In record time, Evanston cosmetic dentist, Dr. Brent A. Engelberg, was able to bring Matt’s smile back to the way it was supposed to look.

Done in Time for Class

Matt was already a patient, and trusted Dr. Engelberg, but there was plenty anxiety due to the time constraints involved. Matt turned to his Evanston cosmetic dentist with the dental emergency of severely broken front teeth. A treatment plan was devised to save a badly fractured lateral incisor. This tooth was fractured at the gumline. Dr. Engelberg called upon an orthodontist colleague in order to extrude the tooth and erupt Matt’s lateral incisor. Minor gum surgery was performed and the front teeth were restored with both veneers and crowns. (more…)

Unhappy with your Gums? Skokie Cosmetic Dentist Can Help

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Smiling Girl Airplane ArmsGum disease is a common dental health affliction that unfortunately can’t be cured. Luckily, it can be treated, and the sooner the better. Otherwise, gum recession can become an issue where your gums shrink up and expose your teeth to further infection. Another potential problem with your smile can be an excess of gingival tissues. If you are unhappy with your gums, your Skokie cosmetic dentist, Dr. Brent A. Engelberg, will discuss the ways that gum contouring might help.

Realigning Gum Tissue

Gums that recede as a result of severe gum disease (periodontitis) can make your teeth appear larger and change the look of your smile. This may not be the desired aesthetic, and you might even find it embarrassing. When your gums become too receded, you could end up in need of a root canal procedure, or present with a serious infection called an abscess. Your Skokie cosmetic dentist can examine you to find out the degree of gum disease and determine a treatment plan. Controlling the bacterial infection is important so that you have a foundation for any cosmetic dental needs. A gum contouring procedure might be one option to add symmetry to your smile’s frame after damage from gum disease.

Dealing with a “Gummy” Smile

If you were born with an overabundance of gum tissue, you may be curious if there is anything that can be done. People with “gummy” smiles often have teeth that appear small; almost child-like. This can be a real source of insecurity. Fortunately, lasers can be utilized to gently remove gum tissue and reveal the parts of your teeth that will make your smile look attractive and full. Excess tissue can be removed in a precise way, and lasers actually close tissue as they remove it, so sutures are rarely necessary and healing time is fast.

Consult with your Skokie Cosmetic Dentist

If you are in need of any cosmetic dental work, schedule an appointment with your Skokie cosmetic dentist. You can reach our 60076 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.

Skokie Cosmetic Dentist Leads Teeth Back to Nature

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Smiling Couple BeachNature has plans for your smile from the moment you’re born. Depending on environment and genetics, you will take care of your teeth to a degree set by you. If you slack off or neglect your grin, it will show in the form of infection and even tooth loss. As much as nature can be lauded for the amazing structure of your mouth, it can also be blamed for problems. Yellowing and staining happen naturally over time. Naturally, accidents and injuries can occur without you planning on them, leading to chips, cracks and damage. Whatever the natural or unnatural state of your teeth, you don’t have to live with a smile you are unhappy with. Your Skokie cosmetic dentist, Dr. Brent Engelberg, can help bring your smile back to mother nature’s intent.

Whiten, Brighten, and Straighten

If you have gaps that you think are unattractive, or your teeth are crooked and misaligned, there are treatments for these things. Ranging from orthodontics like Invisalign to porcelain veneers that can cover over all of your flaws, your Skokie cosmetic dentist has the experience to be able to look in your mouth and tell you the best course of treatment for your (more…)