Do you hide behind the camera, taking pictures instead of being in them? Do you cover your mouth when you laugh or talk? These things aren’t uncommon for people with overlapping, widely spaced, or crooked teeth. But you should have to live with low self-esteem when a solution is available to makeover your smile, perhaps in a single visit, without having to wear braces.
Cosmetic dentistry isn’t out of reach or eccentric. Just like losing weight or coloring your hair to improve your appearance, cosmetic dentistry is simply a means to feel good about how you look. As a general and cosmetic dentist, Dr. Julie Glud has helped hundreds of patients improve their smiles for greater self-confidence. For more information, call to schedule a visit at our Lombard dental office: 630-629-5700.
Cosmetic Dental Treatments
Oftentimes, our patients who are looking for cosmetic solutions don’t have unhealthy teeth, but struggle with stained, chipped, gapped, or crooked teeth. For these issues, we offer an array of solutions such as bonding, whitening, veneers, and Icon Treatments.
Bonding
Dental bonding is the perfect solution for those who need:
- Chipped or cracked teeth repaired
- Discolored teeth improved
- Gaps closed
- Teeth lengthened
- Teeth reshaped
- Exposed tooth roots protected
With this simple, affordable procedure, Dr. Glud applies a tooth-colored resin to problematic teeth, then she molds it to correct imperfections. A special light hardens the resin in a matter of minutes. Unless your tooth is decayed, anesthesia is not necessary. The entire appointment usually takes a half hour to an hour—and results are stunning.
Tooth Whitening
Coffee, tea, dark wines, tobacco, some antibiotics, and even genetics cause teeth to stain, discolor, or become dull and dingy. It can happen to anyone, making teeth look much older than they are. Dr. Glud offers a potent, safe tooth whitening treatment in our Lombard dental office. It’s a quick and easy way to restore your youthful, memorable smile.
At the appointment, Dr. Glud will apply a strong bleaching gel to your teeth one to three times. Treatment is customized based on how quickly your teeth respond to the gel. In-office teeth whitening is highly effective and yields instant results. We also offer KöR Whitening to erase difficult stains.
Porcelain Veneers
Cosmetic dental veneers have been called an instant smile makeover. They can create straighter, more even, whiter teeth or even reshape teeth to look more attractive.
The procedure involves bonding thin, durable, custom-made porcelain veneers to the front of teeth that show when you smile. Usually, veneers are placed on 8-10 teeth. The restorations create a natural, beautiful look. Keep up regular dental hygiene at home, and your veneers may last up to 20 years or longer.
Icon Treatment
Do you have unwanted white spots on your teeth? Icon Treatments rid teeth of blemishes that, until now, dentists have only been able to treat using micro abrasion or porcelain veneers.
So how does it work? Dr. Glud will prepare the white spot with a special gel, dry the pores on your tooth, and then fill the pores with resin to seal and stabilize the tooth. Once the white blemish is filled, a light hardens the resin. The process usually takes less than an hour.
Schedule an Appointment with Your Lombard, IL Dentist
Dr. Glud and our team at Dental Care of Lombard are passionate about giving you the smile of your dreams while delivering professional and compassionate dental care. To discuss which cosmetic dentistry option will work best for your smile, contact our dental office or call us today at 630-629-5700.
