Having a bright smile to greet the world will boost your confidence in social, work, and familial situations. If you have a crooked smile, yellowed or stained teeth, chipped or cracked teeth, and want to improve your smile, there are several cosmetic dentistry procedures that will give you the smile you have always wanted. By knowing what kind of procedures are available to you in Wheeling, IL, you will be able to pick the perfect treatment to make your smile bright and lovely.

Treatments

For a less expensive option to repair minor imperfections, bonding can be applied to the tooth to hide chips, cracks, and even gaps between teeth. It is a relatively more affordable option though it is not extremely durable and may need to be redone after a period of time. Bonding also has the possibility of becoming stained by dark drinks such as red wine, dark sodas, and coffee. But if you have only a small imperfection and want a quick fix that will look good and also benefit your oral health by blocking bacteria from getting into broken teeth,  bonding may be just the right procedure for you.

Teeth whitening is one of the most requested forms of cosmetic dentistry. You can easily improve your smile with a fast, one-time appointment procedure that leaves you with dazzlingly white teeth. Your Wheeling dentist can provide you with two whitening options, such as

• Whitening trays can be created during a dental appointment by taking an impression of your teeth. A second appointment will serve as a fitting for the trays. You will then take home the trays and wear them twice a day for 30 minutes each to achieve a gorgeously bright smile.
• A great option for people with a tight schedule and sensitive teeth is the in-office teeth whitening treatment. By using a laser to whiten teeth, you will be out of the chair in just 20 minutes with a noticeably whiter smile.

Porcelain in cosmetic dentistry

Porcelain is an incredible material that has taken tooth restoration to the next level. It is very hard and long-lasting and has a translucent quality that is very similar to natural tooth enamel. It is also stain-resistant and has a lower chance of causing an allergic reaction than other types of material used in dentistry. Porcelain is used in many different ways in cosmetic dentistry and can be an excellent option for your needs.

Opting for porcelain crowns, over noticeable, metal crowns, is a wonderful way to upgrade your smile. The porcelain will blend in and you will only see beautiful, healthy teeth instead of dark, metallic spots in your mouth, indicating cavities and dental work.

If you are dissatisfied with the appearance of your smile because you have teeth that are short, misshapen, or damaged with chips or cracks, porcelain veneers may be the best solution for your smile. Porcelain veneers are one of the more expensive options in cosmetic dentistry but they can be treated like normal teeth and they last for 20+ years. Each veneer is handcrafted so that it fits over the front of your tooth and looks completely natural in your mouth. Having a perfect smile that lasts decades with no additional care besides normal oral hygiene makes porcelain veneers well worth the cost. If you are looking for an experienced cosmetic dentist in Wheeling, IL, give Aristo Dental a call today!