Cosmetic dentistry gives you more than just healthy teeth and a beautiful smile; it also has a positive effect on your self esteem and confidence. No one wants teeth that are stained or crooked, even worse if there is a tooth missing. Cosmetic dentists in Chicago Illinois specialize in correcting these defects as well as others in a matter of just a few visits.
A cosmetic dentist is a dental professional that has gone beyond general dentistry, he or she has taken additional training to properly whiten teeth, realigning them or replacing those that are missing. There are numerous cosmetic procedures that these dentists can perform depending on your needs and your budget. Cosmetic dental procedures are not painful, any reconstruction or repair of the teeth must be completed before cosmetic procedures can commence. The objective of a cosmetic dentist is to “redesign” your smile, covering or eliminating defects all-together. When you are finished you will see a dramatic change in your smile and your overall appearance, once again you will be able to smile in confidence; the days of having to hide your smile behind your hand will be long gone.
Although many people visit the cosmetic dentist to have their teeth whitened, there is a lot more to it than just that. Many people find that as a result of age and wear that the surface of their teeth begins to show small hair-line cracks, these problems can be repaired quickly and easily with the application of very thin porcelain veneers. Another problem that the cosmetic dentist can address is missing teeth. It was at one time only possible to replace a missing tooth with a fixed bridge or denture, today, dentists in Chicago Illinois can perform a tooth implant, totally eliminating the need for unsightly bridges or uncomfortable dentures.
Teeth whitening can be done at home or in the dentist’s office, either way the process is painless and can result in teeth that are a number of shades whiter. Most patients opt for whitening in the dentist’s office as the treatment used by professionals is far faster.
For patients who have teeth that are cracked, chipped, slightly misaligned or have noticeable gaps between them the cosmetic dentist can deal with these problems using veneers. A veneer is a very thin wafer of porcelain which has been made to fit the exterior profile of a tooth; the veneer is fitted to the front of a prepared tooth with a special dental adhesive, the tooth is then ground to the exact profile. Once this rather simple procedure has been completed the corrected teeth are perfect.
More and more people are now willing to pay dentists in Chicago Illinois for more than just routine teeth care. Many people now see that a bright, inviting smile is well worth having.
If you are looking for dentists in Chicago Illinois that offer both general and cosmetic dental services then you are invited to make an appointment with Dr. Peter M. Tomaselli at Chicago Smile Design.
