Libertyville & Chicago Tooth Whitening & Other Dental Services
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What is Cosmetic Dentistry?
The goal of cosmetic dentistry is to change average smiles into terrific smiles. Many factors are considered to accomplish this goal.
- The teeth should be straight, not crooked
- The teeth should be evenly spaced
- The teeth are white, not stained
- The top teeth should be visible when you smile, but not the gums
- The biting edges of the top teeth should follow the curve of the lower lip
All of the above situations can be corrected with cosmetic dentistry. There is no reason to be satisfied with a less than desirable smile.
Libertyville Tooth Whitening for Stained or Discolored Teeth
If you suffer from badly stained or discolored teeth, we have answers for you. Even if your teeth are slightly stained or you just want whiter teeth, cosmetic dentistry has many options to improve your smile. Teeth stain because they are porous. Not unlike a sponge soaking up water, your teeth can be affected by the foods you eat or drink. Foods like coffee, tea and soda, as well as habits, such as smoking, are most often associated with stained teeth. These types of stains can be effectively removed with modern dental tooth whitening techniques. Dramatic results can be achieved in as little as 1 hour with BriteSmile, our state-of-the-art tooth whitening system. BriteSmile has been proven to be the most highly effective of any of the tooth whitening system available. A BriteSmile treatment will dazzle your smile without an artificial look. A more controlled method to whiten teeth involves nighttime tray bleaching. Usually, nighttime tray bleaching takes up to 2-4 weeks to achieve a desired result, rarely achieving the degree of whitening available with BriteSmile. Some stains do not respond as readily to bleaching procedures as others. Dr. Ingles can help you determine if you are a good candidate for tooth whitening. Some success may be garnished from tooth whitening, but often times enhancing patient's smiles who have resistant stains require covering the front of the teeth with either composite or porcelain veneers. Porcelain veneers are an amazingly natural alternative to enhancing the strength and beauty of your own teeth. If you have concerns regarding unusual staining or are simply unhappy with the current state of your smile, please do not hesitate to call for a free cosmetic consultation today. You owe it to yourself to see what dentistry has to offer you!
Libertyville Dentistry - Replacing Worn Out Silver Fillings
Old, worn out silver fillings can be very unsightly, but more importantly, they can be very unhealthy to our teeth. The real truth is that if silver fillings are left to overstay their welcome in our mouths, they can actually do more harm than good! As silver fillings age, they expand and contract. This expansion and contraction of the metal can often times lead to small fractures within our teeth. Nothing can be more humbling than biting down on a fractured tooth only to have a large piece of tooth break off. Fortunately, Dr. Ingles is very adept at identifying potential problems such as these and can discuss the advantages of early treatment before devastating and expensive situations arise. Usually, the solution to a worn out silver filling is replacing it with a beautiful bonded composite restoration. The bonded restoration adds strength and support to the tooth, while enhancing the beauty of your smile by eliminating the dark metallic look of the old silver filling. If an old silver filling is removed and there is insufficient tooth structure remaining to support a composite restoration, a porcelain crown may be indicated to completely cover the tooth and protect it from fracture.
Libertyville Dentistry - Fixing Unattractive Smiles
Are you unhappy with the current state of your smile? Does your smile have missing parts? Do your teeth have gaps between them, or maybe your gums show excessively? Maybe your smile just isn't bright enough? Well, modern dentistry has many answers. A cosmetic evaluation and candid consultation may help give you the answers you've always wanted. You can have the smile you've always dreamed of! Different combinations of treatment can solve nearly ALL dental irregularities and satisfy even the most discerning patients. Dr. Ingles has not only helped restore aging smiles, but has actually helped create picture perfect pageant smiles.
Libertyville Dentistry - Relieving Muscle Pain and Jaw Soreness
Muscle pain and jaw soreness can be signs of a TMJ disorder. The jaw joint (TMJ) and associated muscles are very sensitive to imbalances of the chewing surfaces of the teeth. Often times, during periods of high stress, an individual may try to 'even out' these imperfections in their bite by grinding or clenching their teeth. This often occurs at night, when patients are unaware of a problem. Being fitted for a nighttime appliance can minimize grinding and clenching of the teeth. Dr. Ingles successfully treats many patients suffering from TMJ disorders with a night guard for bruxism, and minor adjustments to the teeth can relieve patients of the imperfections in their occlusion. The imperfections are identified through the use of state-of-the-art computer sensors.
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