Your smile is one of the first things that people notice about you, so you want it to look its best. To improve your smile, proper dental care is a necessity. At Dental Care of Lombard, Dr. Julie Glud offers an assortment of procedures for gaps, chips, discoloration, and misaligned teeth.
Dental Bonding
With dental bonding, our dentist places composite resin materials on teeth to improve their appearance. This procedure is perfect for people with:
- Discoloration
- Chips, cracks, or breaks
- Gaps
- Misshapen teeth
Our doctor chooses a resin color that best matches your natural teeth for a seamless look. Before she places the resin, she will treat the surface of your tooth to ensure it’s the right texture. A liquid is applied, and then your dentist applies the resin. A UV light hardens the resin.
Teeth Whitening
One of the best ways to improve your smile with dental care is with teeth whitening in our Lombard, IL, office. This treatment works for people with minor to severe discoloration. Your dentist will work with you to accomplish your goals to ensure that your smile is left dazzling and beautiful.
Before you undergo this treatment, your teeth and gums must be healthy. There are various professional teeth whitening options available. We’ll evaluate you beforehand to choose the best choice for your needs.
Our practice offers KöR Whitening, which we can perform in the office or you can take home. For some patients, we combine in-office and at-home treatment. We first take impressions of your teeth and send them to the lab. The lab creates custom trays to place the bleaching agent. You’ll wear the trays nightly for two weeks. For a more intensive treatment, you can come into the office to remove the most persistent stains.
Porcelain Veneers
Veneers are thin, strong shells that your dentist places on top of your teeth. Veneers work best for people with:
- Gaps
- Discoloration
- Chips, fractures, or cracks
- Minor misalignment issues
To improve your smile with this dental care treatment, the process typically involves two appointments. During the first visit, our dentist will evaluate to ensure you’re a candidate for the procedure. She will remove a small amount of enamel to prep your tooth for the veneers. Next, impressions of your teeth are taken and sent to a lab. At this time, the doctor places temporary veneers while the lab creates your customized restorations.
At your second appointment, the dentist will apply the permanent veneers. Before placing them, Dr. Glud checks that they are the right shape, size, and color to fit your teeth. The dentist removes your temporary veneers, and then your doctor places the permanent veneers.
Invisalign
For those who want to avoid traditional metal braces with the uncomfortable brackets, Invisalign might be a viable option. This treatment involves wearing a series of customized aligners that shift your teeth into the correct position over time. Invisalign works best for patients with light to moderate misalignments.
To determine if this choice will correct your smile, we will assess your teeth. In our office, we take impressions and x-rays of your teeth, which we send to the lab. The lab creates the trays that you wear for about two weeks at a time. You wear them most of the day and remove them to eat and brush your teeth. The length of treatment varies from patient to patient.
Schedule a Consultation
Achieve a brilliant smile with professional dental care in our office. Please schedule a consultation by contacting us at 630-629-5700 to see which treatments are right for you.
