Our gums play a major role in the appearance and quality of our smile, in essence framing our teeth like a beautiful picture. A “gummy smile” is the way some people refer to the presence of an excessive amount of gum tissue. For people with this particular dental quandary, teeth can appear to be crooked… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Cosmetic Dentistry
Dealing with Tetracyline Stained Teeth

As we age, our teeth are destined to succumb to stains and dulling. This inevitability can happen much earlier, and to a much higher degree, with patients that have staining from medications such as tetracycline. Unfortunately, unlike the yellowing from coffee, tobacco, and dark colored foods, staining from medication is intrinsic (inside the dentin of… Read more »
Northern Chicago Suburbs Cosmetic Dentist on Bad Breath

Bad breath can be a challenging problem because often times, you can’t really tell just how bad yours is? Perhaps the look on someone’s face when you talk close to them is a tell-tale clue, but unless a friend or acquaintance is blunt enough to tell you that your breath smells awful, you might be… Read more »
Rolling Meadows Cosmetic Dentist Explains Types of Smiles

Are you a “smiley” person, or do you avoid smiling because of embarrassment over the way your teeth look? When you aren’t comfortable smiling, you are going to lead a much more guarded life. Smiles express so much beyond happiness. In fact, certain smiles can be a cover for someone that is lying and deceiving…. Read more »