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- 26 North Park Boulevard
- Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
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- (630) 858-8800
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You already know what you want—a smile that looks like you, just better. Not a cookie-cutter Hollywood set of veneers. Not blindingly white teeth that look anything but natural. A smile that fits your face, reflects your personality, and makes you feel confident every single day.
At Smile Glen Ellyn, Dr. Thomas Gibbs has been designing custom smile makeovers for patients across Glen Ellyn, Wheaton, Lombard, Carol Stream, and all of DuPage County for more than 30 years. If you’ve been searching for a cosmetic dentist near you who treats every case as a one-of-a-kind project—and backs it up with a written smile guarantee—you’ve found your dentist.
Call us at (630) 858-8800 to schedule your smile consultation with Dr. Thomas Gibbs or Dr. Jessica Gibbs at Smile Glen Ellyn.
There are cosmetic dentists across DuPage County. Here’s why patients from Glen Ellyn, Wheaton, Lombard, and the wider Chicago area come to Dr. Gibbs specifically:
A smile makeover is a personalized treatment plan that combines two or more cosmetic dentistry procedures to transform the appearance of your teeth, gums, and overall smile. Unlike a single treatment like teeth whitening, a full smile makeover takes a comprehensive look at tooth color, shape, size, alignment, and gum aesthetics—then maps out the most efficient path from where your smile is today to where you want it to be.
The result isn’t about perfection for its own sake. It’s about creating a smile that’s proportionate to your face, healthy for your long-term oral hygiene, and satisfying enough that you actually want to show it off.
Smile makeovers are especially popular among adults in their 30s, 40s, and 50s who want to address years of gradual changes—worn edges, stubborn staining, old restorations that no longer match, or slight malocclusion that never quite got corrected. In 2026, demand for smile transformations is surging, and the good news is that modern cosmetic dental treatments are more precise, more conservative, and longer-lasting than they’ve ever been.
Everybody has a different concept of what comprises the perfect smile design for them. The Catalog has served as a sources of inspiration and an aid to visualization for tens of thousands of patients across the country and around the world. We’re confident you will be likewise inspired!
No two smile makeover plans at Smile Glen Ellyn are identical. Dr. Gibbs evaluates your teeth, gums, bite, and facial structure before recommending any treatment. Here are the cosmetic dentistry services most commonly woven into a complete smile design:
Ultra-thin porcelain shells bonded to the front surface of your teeth, porcelain veneers are one of the most powerful tools in smile design. They correct discoloration that doesn’t respond to whitening, reshape chipped or worn teeth, close gaps, and create uniform length and symmetry. Modern minimal-prep veneers require little to no enamel removal—a significant advance in conservative cosmetic dental care. With proper oral hygiene and routine dental visits, porcelain veneers can last 15–25 years or more.
Before veneers or crowns are placed, Dr. Gibbs typically begins with professional tooth whitening to establish your target shade. In-office whitening delivers dramatic results in a single appointment, while custom take-home trays let you maintain your results on your schedule. Whitening is also a standalone treatment for patients whose primary concern is staining or discoloration.
Mild to moderate crowding, spacing, or malocclusion is often corrected first with our clear aligner treatment—because straightening teeth before placing veneers or doing gum work ensures the most natural, long-lasting results. Dr. Gibbs has been straightening smiles with clear aligners for over 30 years. Most patients complete treatment in 6–18 months.
A “gummy” smile or uneven gum line can undercut even beautiful teeth. Dr. Gibbs uses laser technology to gently reshape gum tissue with minimal discomfort, no stitches, and fast healing. Laser gum contouring is a precise, low-invasive procedure that can dramatically change the balance and aesthetics of your smile in a single visit.
For teeth that are significantly broken down, have large old fillings, or need structural restoration alongside cosmetic improvement, Dr. Gibbs may recommend a same-day porcelain crown. Using CEREC in-office CAD/CAM technology, many crowns can be designed, milled, and placed in a single appointment—no temporaries, no second visit.
When tooth loss is part of the picture, dental implants are the gold standard for restoring both function and aesthetics. Dr. Gibbs is a 30+ year implant specialist who places, restores, and integrates implants seamlessly into full smile makeover plans.
For minor chips, small gaps, or subtle reshapings, tooth-colored composite resin bonding offers a fast, affordable cosmetic fix—often completed in a single visit with no tooth preparation required.
Here’s what to expect when you come to Smile Glen Ellyn for a smile makeover consultation:
A crucial first step in deciding on a smile redesign is your own self-evaluation. Set up a mirror in clear, ideally natural light, and smile normally to assess the following points:
Teeth Aesthetics
Gum Visibility
Smile makeover cost varies significantly based on the number of teeth involved, the procedures required, and the complexity of your case. A single-arch veneer case and a full-mouth reconstruction with implants, crowns, and orthodontics are very different investments.
What we can tell you: Smile Glen Ellyn offers flexible financing options that can spread payments over multiple years. We accept most major dental insurance plans for any covered components of your treatment (such as crowns needed for functional reasons), and we offer an in-house Dental Savings Plan for patients without insurance.
The best way to understand your real cost is to come in. Dr. Gibbs will give you a detailed, itemized treatment plan at your consultation—no vague ranges, no pressure.
It depends on the scope of your treatment. A simpler case—whitening plus a few veneers—may be completed in 3–4 appointments. A comprehensive smile makeover involving orthodontics, implants, and full-arch restorations can take 12–18 months. Dr. Gibbs will walk you through the realistic timeline at your consultation.
Most patients are pleasantly surprised. Modern local anesthesia is highly effective, and for patients with anxiety, Dr. Gibbs offers oral and IV sedation. The wax mock-up and provisional stage also mean the final placement is predictable and low-stress.
Insurance typically doesn’t cover purely cosmetic procedures like porcelain veneers or elective whitening. However, components of a makeover that restore function—such as crowns, implants, or orthodontics for bite issues—may qualify for partial coverage. Our team will help you maximize your benefits before treatment begins.
“Smile design” refers to the planning phase — the process of mapping out tooth proportions, shade, shape, and gum line relative to your facial features. “Smile makeover” refers to the execution of that plan through cosmetic dental treatments. At Smile Glen Ellyn, both are part of the same process: we don’t execute before we’ve designed, and we don’t design without your active input.
Yes, but underlying oral health issues need to be addressed first. Healthy gums, healthy bone, and a stable bite are the foundation of any lasting cosmetic result. Dr. Gibbs is also an experienced implant specialist, so tooth loss doesn’t disqualify you—it just becomes part of the treatment plan.
Porcelain veneers and crowns placed with quality materials and proper technique can last 15–25+ years with good oral hygiene and regular dental care. Teeth whitening results last 1–3 years, depending on diet and habits. Clear aligner results are permanent if retainers are worn as directed.
A better smile starts with one conversation. Call our Glen Ellyn dental practice at (630) 858-8800 to book your complimentary cosmetic consultation with Dr. Gibbs. There’s no obligation—just an honest assessment of your smile, your options, and what a custom smile makeover could look like for you.
Smile Glen Ellyn is located at 26 North Park Boulevard, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137. Serving patients from Glen Ellyn, Wheaton, Lombard, Carol Stream, Glendale Heights, Winfield, and all of DuPage County.
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