Do you know how your Niles, IL, dentist, Dr. Crystal Baik, can help you improve your smile and your oral health? These services and treatments will help you keep your smile strong, healthy, and attractive.
Teeth whitening
Aging and tobacco or food stains can dull your teeth, leaving your smile less than sparkling. Fortunately, teeth whitening, a service available at the Niles dental office, removes stains, and can lighten your teeth an average of three to eight shades.
The whitening gel applied to your teeth breaks apart the dark pigments that dull your teeth, safely eliminating stains. Whitening only takes about an hour and offers a simple way to boost your smile.
Bonding
Bonding involves applying flexible, tooth-colored composite resin to teeth, then hardening it with a curing light. The treatment can be used to repair chips, cover discolorations or imperfections, hide gaps, or improve the shape of teeth.
Crowns
When a tooth is damaged or fragile, crowns offer an excellent solution. Hollow crowns are designed to fit over the tops of teeth and are made of a variety of materials, including porcelain, porcelain-fused-to-metal, ceramic, and resin. They're used to:
- Repair and restore broken teeth
- Strengthen and protect cracked or fragile teeth
- Hide discolorations and tooth imperfections or change the shape or length of teeth
Bridges, dentures, and dental implants
Restoring lost teeth not only improves your appearance but may also make chewing and speaking easier. One of these options might be a good choice for you, depending on the number of teeth you've lost:
- Bridges: These restorations bridge the gap in your smile. They're made of one or two artificial teeth connected to crowns on either side. The crowns are cemented on to anchoring teeth for a secure, stable fit.
- Dentures: Have you lost all of your upper or lower teeth? Removable dentures restore your biting ability, reduce facial sagging, and make it easier to pronounce words and sounds.
- Dental Implants: Dental implants are the latest tooth restoration option. Tiny titanium posts called implants are placed in your mouth during minor oral surgery. The implants bond to your bone and replace your missing tooth roots. Implants are connected to dental crowns to fully restore your missing teeth.
Are you interested in any of these services or treatments? Call your dentist in Niles, IL, Dr. Crystal Baik, at (847) 296-9100 to schedule your appointment.