Crooked, gapped, misshapen, and stained teeth all lead people to seek out aesthetic dental solutions. While the process may seem overwhelming, it doesn’t have to be! When you work with a skilled and experienced cosmetic dentist like Dr. Julie Glud, creating a treatment plan that meets your needs and fits your budget is simple.
Whatever your smile needs, our Lombard dentist offers. Here are our cosmetic dentistry options at Dental Care of Lombard:
Dental bonding
Cosmetic dental bonding is an affordable, non-invasive solution to several types of imperfections, such as:
- Chips
- Cracks
- Gaps
- Misshapen teeth
During the procedure, the dentist takes the tooth-colored composite resin and brushes it onto the proper tooth. Once the material has hardened a little, she will use special tools to shape it so it looks and feels natural. Finally, the material is cured, and the imperfection is corrected!
Dental bonding isn’t typically a life-long solution, and the treatment may need to be repeated every five to ten years.
Teeth whitening
Professional teeth whitening is one of the fastest ways to achieve a more beautiful smile. So many patients come to us with stories of how over-the-counter whitening treatments have disappointed them over and over again. Unfortunately, those products rarely live up to expectations.
Thankfully, professional teeth whitening is a completely different story. Patients have two options: in-house whitening or a personalized take-home whitening kit. With in-house whitening, patients can expect to leave the office with a smile that’s up to nine shades brighter! The take-home kits offer the same results over a longer period of time.
There are pros and cons to each option, but the final decision is up to the patient. With in-house whitening, the process is complete in one sitting, but it costs a little bit more. The take-home kit is just the opposite—more affordable, but more time and effort.
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Dental veneers
Dental veneers are a one-time solution to several aesthetic dental problems. Patients can have one veneer placed, or a whole set to cover their smile zone. These small, tooth-colored shells are custom created by you and your dentist, and custom made by a dental lab technician to accomplish each patient’s unique smile goals. After shaving off part of the patient’s natural dental enamel, the dentist bonds the veneer(s) to the teeth.
Porcelain veneers are a long-lasting, satisfying solution to an imperfect smile. The downside to this option is that there is no going back once the enamel has been removed from the natural teeth.
Invisalign®
Invisalign clear aligners are both a cosmetic and orthodontic solution. These invisible braces straighten and correct all kinds of misalignment and malocclusion, such as:
- Overbite
- Underbite
- Crossbite
- Gapped teeth
- Crooked teeth
- Crowded teeth
Sometimes, a perfectly aligned smile is all a patient needs! However, pairing clear aligners with teeth whitening is a great way to achieve the smile of your dreams.
Our Cosmetic Dentist in Lombard, IL
Dr. Glud is proud to offer these cosmetic dentistry solutions to accompany preventive and restorative ones. If you’re searching for a skilled, experienced, and compassionate dentist in the Lombard area, look no further. Contact our team today at 630-629-5700 to schedule an initial consultation.
