Cosmetic & General Dentistry in Lincoln Park, Lakeview, & Chicago
Dental care is made up of a vast number of procedures and services designed to keep your natural teeth as health as possible, ensure good overall oral health and keep you looking and feeling great for years to come.
With today’s technological advances, there are many procedures that can be performed to enhance the look of your smile, regardless of your age. From realistic porcelain veneers to professional teeth whitening to dental implants that replace your natural teeth as realistically as possible, there are many new possibilities.
We recommend a thorough dental examination as the first step to getting a beautiful smile. This exam ensures your cosmetic issues aren’t caused by something more serious, such as an underlying dental condition. After we determine your mouth is healthy overall, we can help you choose the right cosmetic treatments to enhance your smile.
Our Cosmetic and General Procedures
A modern dental office should offer a vast array of services to protect the health of your teeth, as well as their function and aesthetic appeal. These procedures include:
- Regular cleanings and oral exams to make sure your teeth and gums are healthy, as well as catch any early symptoms of dental diseases
- Cosmetic bonding to repair small cracks or chips
- Crowns and bridgework replaces large areas of lost tooth structure and/or missing teeth
- Dental implants provide realistic, long-lasting replacements for natural teeth
- Extractions to remove broken or unhealthy teeth
- Fillings to restore decaying teeth
- Inlays and onlays to fill larger cavities
- Invisalign treatments to straighten teeth discreetly
- Oral cancer screenings for early detection
- Orthodontic treatment to move teeth into place
- Porcelain veneers to repair large cracks or chips and reshape teeth
- Removable dentures to restore your smile
- Root canals to help preserve diseased teeth
- Sealants to prevent the development of cavities
- Teeth whitening to restore your beautiful teeth
- TMD treatment to resolve pain in the jaw that can affect chewing and biting
- Tooth-colored fillings to keep your smile natural
- Tooth decay protection to keep your smile healthy and beautiful
When Should You Visit the Dentist?
Many people have a fear of the dentist and only go when there’s a serious issue. Unfortunately, this means they are missing some critical preventive services that can ensure their oral health and keep their dental care costs down. Seeing the dentist on a regular basis can detect and treat oral health problems, including oral cancer and tooth decay, as quickly as possible. Your dentist may recommend more frequent dental visits to handle issues, such as excess plaque buildup and gum disease. Most patients should see the dentist once or twice a year.
During your regular dental checkups, the dentist will examine the health of your gums and teeth, as well as check for signs of oral cancer. A professional cleaning is also performed to eliminate stubborn deposits so your teeth look and feel great. There’s no reason to miss these appointments.
Get a Smile Makeover
Your job is to tell us what you expect from your smile and what it is you don’t like. Before you attend your first consultation, consider the following:
- What do you like or dislike about your teeth, such as shape, spacing, size and color?
- Do you like how much your teeth show when you smile or your face is relaxed?
- Do you want perfectly aligned, bright white teeth or do you prefer a more natural look?
- Do you want more or less of your gums to show?
Collecting pictures of what you like and don’t like can help you achieve the results you’re looking for. Pictures of the way you used to look can also help. There’s no reason to wait to create the beautiful smile you’ve always wanted.