How Can Cosmetic Dentistry Give Your Smile a Boost?

By: Dr. Jeffrey A. Weller

10/9/2019

Are you feeling discouraged about the state of your smile? Do you long for a more appealing, younger-looking smile that could make you feel more confident about yourself? If stained, broken, missing, or damaged teeth, or even the effects of an aging smile, are keeping you from enjoying a happy, healthy grin, cosmetic dentistry options may be just what you need to give your smile a boost. The experienced team of cosmetic dentists at Weller Dental in Chicago and Hinsdale, IL excel at helping patients with a wide range of cosmetic concerns overcome their dental issues to achieve a smile they love. Read on to learn about common issues that affect the quality of the smile and the array of cosmetic dentistry treatments that can transform aesthetic appearance.

Common Smile Concerns

A number of smile concerns have many men and women turning to cosmetic dentistry. Chicago and Hinsdale, IL patients are often bothered by cosmetic issues such as:

  • Fractured or decayed teeth

  • Missing or severely damaged teeth

  • Yellow, stained, or off-color enamel

  • Small or large gaps between teeth

  • Abnormally shaped, short, or narrow teeth

  • Crowded, crooked, or misaligned teeth

  • Extra gum tissue surrounding teeth

Rejuvenate Your Smile With Cosmetic Dentistry Treatments

Cosmetic dentistry is an excellent way to rejuvenate a dull, damaged, or aging smile for a confident and attractive appearance and personalized results. The expert practitioners at Weller Dental are pleased to offer an array of options for cosmetic dentistry to Chicago and Hinsdale, IL patients. Some of these include:

Porcelain Veneers

Are you looking to conceal smile imperfections like stained, uneven, or odd-shaped teeth? Porcelain veneers are frequently placed to address cosmetic issues like those mentioned here along with other concerns, such as small gaps, slightly crooked teeth, and chipped or fractured tooth enamel. Veneers are custom shell-like restorations that are bonded to the front portions of the teeth to transform the smile into a look of beauty and balance.

Teeth Whitening

Teeth whitening is a simple and convenient solution for brightening the teeth by up to eight shades within a single dental visit. Many patients seeking teeth whitening in Chicago or Hinsdale, IL turn to Weller Dental for this easy solution to rejuvenate the smile. Professional teeth whitening is ideal for erasing years of stains caused by foods, drinks, tobacco use, and even some medications or illnesses. Take-home whitening kits featuring custom mouth trays and prescription-strength gels are also available for those who wish to continue their whitening treatment or whiten their teeth from the convenience of home.

Dental Bonding

Teeth that are chipped, discolored, uneven, slightly gapped, or abnormally shaped may benefit from composite dental bonding. With this noninvasive procedure, the skilled cosmetic dentists at Weller Dental add composite resin material, matched to the enamel shade, to the sides, edges, or front surfaces of the teeth to improve their cosmetic appeal. Dental bonding is typically completed within a single visit and delivers instant cosmetic results.

Dental Implants

Perhaps nothing impacts the look of the smile like a missing tooth. Dental implants are a highly favored option for replacing missing teeth, thanks to their life-like qualities and ability to bond with the underlying jawbone. Implants are made up of a titanium screw, which acts as a tooth root, and a custom dental restoration (crown, bridge, or denture) that restores the cosmetic appearance and functional capabilities to the smile.

Invisalign®

If you are bothered by the look of crooked, crowded, gapped, or misaligned teeth, but do not want to wear traditional metal braces, Invisalign may be a great treatment option for your smile. Invisalign straightens teeth and addresses several types of orthodontic issues through the use of custom clear teeth aligners, which gradually move the teeth until desired tooth positioning results are achieved.

Laser Gum Contouring

The appearance of a “gummy smile” can certainly impact how you feel about your appearance. Smile recontouring from our Chicago-area cosmetic dentists uses a gentle laser to remove excess gum tissue covering teeth in the smile zone, revealing more of the enamel surfaces. Smile recontouring results in a more even, balanced smile that shows the teeth and gums in more attractive proportions.

Full Mouth Rejuvenation and Smile Makeover Treatment Plans

When multiple dental concerns affect the overall appearance of the smile, two or more cosmetic dentistry and restorative procedures may be combined to deliver desired results. Weller Dental is pleased to offer personalized full mouth rejuvenation and smile makeover treatment plans for patients seeking multiple services for cosmetic dentistry in Chicago and Hinsdale, IL. Full mouth rejuvenation works to improve both aesthetic and functional aspects of the smile and dental health, while a smile makeover largely focuses on improving the appearance of the smile. Whatever your personal goals or needs for your smile might be, the talented team at Weller Dental is ready to help you look and feel your very best.

Explore the Benefits of Cosmetic Dentistry

  • Enhance cosmetic appearance

  • Whiten and brighten teeth

  • Improve oral function

  • Restore damaged teeth

  • Replace missing teeth

  • Raise self-confidence

  • Create a more youthful smile

Choose the Right Cosmetic Dentist for Your Smile

Finding the right cosmetic dentist to effectively address your smile concerns can make all the difference in the type of results you achieve. At Weller Dental, the team of cosmetic dentists has advanced training, expertise, and skill in performing various types of cosmetic dentistry for Chicago-area patients. If you are not happy with your smile and feel that it could use a boost, you are encouraged to contact Weller Dental at either the Chicago or Hinsdale, IL location to reserve a smile consultation with the team. A great smile can make a significant difference in your life. Take the first step towards attaining a smile you will love by making your cosmetic dentistry appointment today.

* All information subject to change. Images may contain models. Individual results are not guaranteed and may vary.