Cosmetic Dentistry
The art and science of the perfect smile. Smile design focuses on adjusting proportions and symmetry to craft an appearance pleasing to the eye. Dr. Kisker and the staff at Dental Care of Vernon Hills can correct your smile through different techniques
Veneers
Dental veneers are used in cosmetic dentistry to correct the color, shape and length of teeth. Veneers are very thin material that covers the front surface of teeth to enhance their profile. Veneers are more stain resistant than bonding and usually last much longer.
Discolored or misshapen teeth can be covered to present a look of straight healthy teeth. Veneers are a covering composed of either resin or porcelain that mask the imperfections of your natural teeth and can even correct minor malpositioning of the teeth without braces. Most of the time this can be done without any grinding of the teeth or anesthetic injections.
Whitening
Dental whitening is an easy way to improve the appearance of your smile. Removing stains from the enamel of your teeth can give you a more youthful appearance. In as little as 1hour you can have an improved, whiter smile that you can immediately show off to friends and family.
It is a great idea to have whitening done if you are considering crowns or bonding to your front teeth. By doing whitening before the new restorations you will get the best result possible.
Invisalign
Using clear aligners to reposition crooked teeth while provide a dramatic improvement to your smile. Clear plastic aligners are a smooth covering that goes over your teeth to move them to a more ideal position without the haasle of rough brackets and sharp orthodontic wires. You can eat and brush your teeth just like you do now while you are having invisalign treatment.
Crooked and overlapping teeth are not just a cosmetic problem. Overlap and crowding can lead to increased risk of decay and gum disease. Flossing between crowded and crooked teeth can be very difficult leading to plaque build-up and bad breath.
Bonding
Bonding can be a faster and less expensive way to improve the appearance of your teeth than veneers or invisalign. For less dramatic changes to your smile Dr. Kisker can apply tooth colored filling material to the front teeth with a bonded adhesive. The bonding can cover up defects and reshape the teeth to provide improvement in appearance. The material is available in many shades to allow a near perfect match to your existing teeth.