Smiling with confidence can offer you a much enhanced quality of life. If your instinct is to cover up a smile that is flawed to the point of cosmetic distraction, you’re not alone. Fortunately, there are many procedures available that can fix a multitude of smile issues. If you have multiple complaints about your grin, you might even consider getting several procedures done at once, or within a few appointments with Dr. Brent A. Engelberg. This is called a smile makeover in cosmetic dentistry. However, you’re likely to have plenty of questions.
Cosmetic Dentistry FAQs
Q1. Can any dentist provide a smile makeover?
A1. If you are entrusting a dentist to fix the various stains, gaps, or damaged teeth that you feel uncomfortable with, you want to be sure to visit one that you trust. Not every dentist is versed in a complete array of cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Engelberg, for example, is an experienced cosmetic dentist with years of successful procedures under his belt.
Q2. What sorts of procedures qualify as “cosmetic dentistry?”
A2. Cosmetic dentistry covers any dental issues that are aesthetic. Teeth whitening is available with at-home kits. We can provide you with customized trays to fit your teeth so that dental-grade whitening gel will hit every nook and cranny. If your teeth don’t respond to whitening, or your stains are accompanied by chips, cracks, or breaks, porcelain veneers are thin layers of durable dental porcelain that will be placed on your front teeth to instantly render your smile flawless.
Q3. Does restorative dentistry factor in to a smile makeover?
A3. Your cosmetic dental work won’t last if you don’t have a healthy foundation. If you are in need of any restorative work (fillings, crowns, root canals) these things will need to be addressed prior to procedures like whitening, bonding, and veneers. If left untreated, the germs that cause tooth decay and gum disease can spread, affecting your overall health and greatly lowering the longevity potential of your cosmetic work.
ABOUT YOUR BUFFALO GROVE DENTIST:
Dr. Brent Engelberg and his highly-skilled team proudly serve patients and their families from Arlington Heights, IL, and all surrounding communities, including; Northbrook, Deerfield, Highland Park, Wilmette, Winnetka, Glencoe, Vernon Hills, Lincolnshire, Libertyville, Skokie, Evanston, Palatine, Schaumburg, Elk Grove Village, Rolling Meadows, and the Northern and Northwest Chicago Suburbs. To learn more, schedule a consultation online, or call our office today at 847-259-8030.
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