My Smile Can Use Some Work; How Can I Fix It?

Teeth don’t fix themselves, and years of use and occasional injuries can leave them with unsightly stains, gaps, cracks, or chips that can distract observers from the more beautiful aspects of a person’s smile. Thankfully, many dentists offer safe and effective cosmetic services that can whiten, reshape, or straighten troubled teeth. Here’s a quick look at how your cosmetic dentist can help you achieve a remarkable smile you’ll be proud to show off.

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Meet the Doctor 

Veneers and Metal-Free Restorations

Veneers and metal-free dental crowns can address mild to severe dental defects like cracks, chips, gaps, stains, and misshapenness. These devices are designed to conceal flaws with layers of beautiful porcelain shaded to match the natural color of the rest of the patient’s smile, and they are placed through a painless procedure that typically takes two appointments scheduled several weeks apart. Veneers are typically used for the front teeth while crowns are usually placed on molars, and they can completely transform a grin into a gorgeous new state.

Teeth Whitening

Years of exposure to the pigments and dyes in darker foods and beverages like coffee, tea, red wine, berries, candies, and colorful sauces can leave teeth with unsightly stains that don’t respond to conventional oral hygiene methods. While you can find whitening products at your local store, professional teeth whitening treatments from your dentist can reliably deliver superior results in brief timeframes. If you practice excellent oral hygiene, the results of your treatment may last up to three years.

Smile Makeover

Some people will need multiple cosmetic and restorative treatments to achieve their ideal grins, and a smile makeover may be the best way to give you the teeth of your dreams. After your consultation, your dentist will develop a detailed treatment plan designed to address oral infections, rebuild lost dental structure, and beautify your pearly whites. A smile makeover can include any number of treatments necessary to achieve the patient’s desired results.

Don’t let treatable dental defects make you less willing to show off your grin. Consulting with your dentist can help you find the best way to achieve a smile you can be proud of.

About the Author

Dr. Harvey J. Mahler earned his dental degree at the Georgetown University School of Dentistry and continues to refine his skills with postgraduate coursework. He is a proud member of the American Dental Association and the Illinois State Dental Society. His office in Chicago offers general, restorative, emergency, and cosmetic dentistry. To schedule your consultation for cosmetic dental work, contact his office on the web or dial (312) 224-9916.

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  • Dr Mahler has been my dentist for over 30 years. Simple cleaning this time. He had done a crown and filled cavities. I have brought family and friends to him. Personable and lets you know what needs to be done . I highly recommend him.

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