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16Dec

Cosmetic dentistry is responsible for improving millions of smiles around the globe. It can truly be a life-altering experience for those who are missing teeth or need to have teeth pulled. There are many different treatment options available, and thanks to advancements in technology, they are more easily accessible and convenient. Cosmetic dentures are one of the latest in cosmetic dental procedures.

What are cosmetic dentures?

When you think of dentures, it may conjure up an image of old-school false teeth. With the recent advancements in dental technology, many people are choosing implants. However, some still prefer dentures. They restore your ability to eat naturally while enhancing your smile. The latest technology makes it possible for dentists to create a natural-looking partial or full denture that gives you the smile you always wanted.

Top 5 Benefits of Cosmetic Dentures

Gives Your Appearance a “Lift”

For those who lose their teeth, the cheeks and jaws can begin to sag. We use advanced equipment to construct cosmetic dentures. The use of precise measurements helps construct a denture that fits accurately and comfortably. These measurements are used to create the perfect arrangement of teeth to fit your face. It’s like giving your entire facial appearance a lift.

Boosts Your Self-Esteem

Some people are embarrassed about their smiles. Cosmetic dentures fix your smile making you feel more confident and happier. You will feel better about yourself when you look in the mirror. You may find you are more excited about attending social events.

More Stable than Traditional Dentures

Traditional dentures are known to move around while eating, speaking, or laughing. Thanks to the latest technology, you get a better fit. Cosmetic dentures provide better stability and fit. For some patients, titanium rods are implanted surgically along the jaw. These posts can secure partial dentures or a full set.

Ability to Customize

At Dr. Gibbs’ office, we can customize your cosmetic dentures. This gives you the option of a more natural look. You can have a whiter smile. Maybe you’d like your teeth to appear longer, or you’d like more or fewer gums showing. They are constructed to give you a more beautiful smile, the smile you’ve always wanted.

More Natural Look

One of the most popular things about cosmetic dentures is that they are not as noticeable as traditional dentures. They are crafted to have the same luminosity and opalescence as your natural teeth. You’ll have a smile that feels and looks natural. Most people will not even know you are wearing them unless you choose to tell them.

Different Types of Cosmetic Dentures

There are three basic types of cosmetic dentures. During your visit to Dr. Gibb’s office, discuss which option is best suited for you and your situation. He will make his recommendation and help you choose.

  1.  Full Cosmetic Dentures. A full cosmetic denture allows you to eat and speak with confidence. They fill out your cheeks and lips naturally. 
  2. Partial Cosmetic Dentures. A partial is used to fill in a gap created by one or more missing teeth. Unlike a dental bridge, they do not require surrounding teeth to be altered. Partials are either removable or secured using dental implants. 
  3. Implant-Supported Dentures. These dentures are attached to dental implants using titanium screws that provide a root to support the teeth. This type is the most stable and just four implants can support all the teeth.

Contact Dr. Gibbs Office

If you would like to know if you are a good candidate for cosmetic dentures, schedule your appointment with Dr. Gibbs today. His office is conveniently located in Glen Ellyn just west of Route 53 off Roosevelt Road and Park Boulevard. Our goal is to provide you with optimal results and a smile that makes you smile.

21Nov

Give Thanks For Great Smiles

Hello again!

We hope that you find this blog to be a useful resource about dentistry. And if you are looking for a trustworthy dentist in Glen Ellyn, IL, we hope you will give our office a call.

In any event, it is hard to believe that Thanksgiving is almost here and, at Smile Glen Ellyn, we think it is worth reflecting on all of our blessings. Most of us have so many things to be thankful for.

If nothing else, we have the power to change our lives for the better, and that is a blessing in and of itself.

Always remember that when you are less than pleased with the state of affairs in your mouth, our team can help you make it better fast with one of our cosmetic dental solutions.

Treatment timetables will vary depending on the severity of your issues but, in some cases, you could be in possession of a stunning new smile by the new year!

How’s that for something to be grateful for?

But let’s not get ahead of ourselves.

First, you have to come in for a cosmetic dentistry consultation and let us determine the best treatment, or combination of treatments, to address your needs.

Until then, we have some options for you to be thinking about.

Professional Teeth Whitening

Most Americans could benefit from a whitening treatment at some point in life. This is because our teeth darken over time and our daily habits (i.e. chocolate and coffee) tend to leave deep stains.

Luckily, at Smile Glen Ellyn, we have professional whitening services that will give you something to smile about.

If your preference is to have your teeth whitening performed in our office, we have several options for you to choose from that can give you a brighter, whiter smile in no time.

And if you’d rather tackle the whitening process at home as your schedule allows, we have office-guided take-home kits you can use for a safe and effective experience.

As a special thank you, we even offer a whitening for life program that allows you to receive whitening kits as long as you maintain your routine cleaning appointments.

Whatever you do, don’t trust your smile to a kit that you can buy at the grocery store. Your Glen Ellyn dentist can get you better results in the end.

Dental Bonding

Cosmetic bonding is a great way to transform damaged teeth. The bonding material is durable and can be shaped to correct chips, gaps, cracks, and uneven teeth.

It is a quick and easy procedure as well.

Lumineers

A lumineer is a thin, prepless veneer that can be shaped and fitted to your teeth in short order. Lumineers can drastically improve the shapes of your teeth to give you a more desirable look. Who wouldn’t want that?

Invisalign Invisible Orthodontics

No one wants a better smile in the future at the expense of their current appearance. That’s why adults shy away from conventional metal braces even when orthodontic treatment would do them a world of good.

Invisalign takes that into consideration. In about a year you can correct crooked, crowded, and gapped teeth without having to endure the hassles of wearing metal brackets and wires.

Instead, you rely on a series of nearly invisible, removable aligners that discreetly and comfortably work to get the job done.

There are no dietary restrictions, mouth sores, patronizing nicknames, special tools, or in-office adjustments required to get your stunning new look.

Six Month Smiles

When you have teeth that are misaligned in the front of your mouth, we can deliver Six Month Smiles. Yes, this treatment wraps up in a matter of months!

This quick, concerted orthodontic approach can completely change the look of your smile without having to tackle the bigger, harder-to-move teeth in the back of your mouth.

We focus only on the teeth that show when you smile. And we promise that you’ll be smiling a lot when we are through with you.

Schedule Your Cosmetic Dentistry Consultation Today!

Contact our Glen Ellyn, IL dentist’s office to get learn more about the cosmetic dentistry possibilities and get started today.

We can’t wait to meet with you!

3Oct

Get An Autumn Smile Makeover

Welcome back to our Glen Ellyn, Illinois dental blog!

It is hard to believe that Fall is here but, at Smile Glen Ellyn, we are always ready to take on a smile makeover, regardless of season.

If you want to recapture the smile of your youth, or escape from issues that have plagued you your entire life, we can provide dental solutions custom designed to fit your needs.

Now that the leaves are changing color and falling off of trees all along Park Boulevard, you too can cast off your old look for the smile of your dreams.

Treatment timetables will vary depending on the severity of your current issues but, in some cases, you could be completely done with your cosmetic dentistry work by the time the new year comes along.

How’s that for something to smile about?

First, you have to come in for a consultation and decide exactly what needs to be done.

In the meantime, we have plenty of options for you to be thinking about ahead of your appointment.

Teeth Whitening Solutions

If you prefer to have your teeth whitening done in our office, we have several options for you to choose from that give you a brighter smile fast.

If you’d rather handle the whitening at home on your own schedule, we have office-guided take-home kits you can use for a safe and effective experience.

We even offer a whitening for life program that allows you to receive whitening kits as long as you maintain your routine cleaning appointments.

A Bonding Experience

Cosmetic bonding is a wonderful way to transform your teeth.

The bonding material can be shaped so as to correct chips, gaps, cracks, and uneven teeth.

Pretty cool, right?

Lumineers

Lumineers are a folk-rock band from Denver.

That much is true.

But in our world, lumineers refer to a dental solution that is a bit of a step up from cosmetic bonding.

This form of thin, prepless veneer can be shaped and fitted to your teeth very quickly.

The takeaway is that lumineers can radically reconfigure the shapes of your teeth to give you the look you desire.

Invisalign Clear Braces

Invisalign is a great method of orthodontic treatment for busy adults.

In a matter of mere months you can correct crooked, crowded, and gapped teeth without having to endure years of wearing metal brackets and wires.

Instead, you rely on a series of nearly invisible, removable aligners that discreetly and comfortably work to get the job done.

Six Month Smiles

For teeth that are out of whack in the front of your mouth only, we recommend Six Month Smiles.

This quick, concerted treatment method can completely change the look of your smile without having to mess with the bigger, harder-to-move teeth in the back of your mouth.

As the name implies, your complete orthodontic treatment will be wrapped up in 3-9 months with this option.

Schedule Your Autumn Makeover Consultation Today

Contact us at Smile Glen Ellyn to begin the process of improving the health and appearance of your smile.

We can’t wait to get started!

3Aug

Dental Implants Will Make You Smile Again

At Smile Glen Ellyn, we know that tooth loss as an adult can adversely affect your self-confidence.

It can also create a dangerous situation in your mouth that needs to be cleaned up as soon as possible.

What Causes Tooth Loss In Adults?

Did you know that the majority of teeth that are lost (here in Illinois and throughout the U.S.) are lost as the result of (arguably preventable) disease or decay rather than through random accidents or injuries?

A diet low in calcium and mineral-enriching nutrients but high in carbs and sugars can be one contributing factor.

Also to blame are poor oral hygiene habits including not regularly coming in for dental check-ups. How’s that for an incentive to schedule your next exam?!

However, what we want to stress now is that, whatever led to your loss, the time has come to let us help you restore your oral health and prevent any further losses.

Trust us, your situation will only worsen if it is not dealt with in a timely fashion.

What’s So Great About Implants?

Our team likes to think of dental implants as the latest “miracle” of modern dentistry for rebuilding your oral health after tooth loss has occurred.

With implants, we now have better restoration options to offer.

Partial dentures (that trap food and are uncomfortable to wear) are no longer inevitable.

Moreover, the healthy teeth that were left behind no longer have to be filed down to construct bridges.

Dental implants are currently available in multiple forms. The most popular of these is the root form implant.

Root form implants mimic your natural teeth for a look and feel as close as possible to your own.

They are actually made of a titanium post that is inserted into your jawbone (where it fuses much like your own tooth root would).

This post allows for a stable foundation for a crown restoration that replaces the crown of your tooth.

Will This Involve Surgery?

Yes, surgery is a necessary component of implants.

But our team is one of the most experienced in the region and uses advanced technology to install the implants safely and comfortably.

Your first clinical appointment will entail the implants getting placed into your jawbone.

These fixtures are then allowed to integrate with the bone for approximately three months.

After this initial period, the implants are examined by our team to measure the level of successful fusion with your jawbone.

If sufficiently fused, they can be readied to accept the final prosthetic components, such as artificial teeth, bridges, etc.

At Smile Glen Ellyn, you will be in good hands throughout the implant procedure process, and the results will be well worth any cost or inconvenience you may incur.

Built To Last

Most of our patients are especially pleased to learn that dental implants are built to last a lifetime.

This is because they are not subject to ordinary decay (since they are constructed out of titanium).

Still, you will need to remember that the crowns and bridges the implants support are going to be worn down by use over time.

However, with proper care, and good oral hygiene habits, implants can be truly be relied on to last the rest of your life.

We think that is something to smile about!

How Can I Learn More?

Contact us today to set up a Dental Implant consultation or exam at our Smile Glen Ellyn dental office.

16Feb

A smile makeover is a big decision, just like any other type of makeover you could get! You don’t want to sign yourself up for a major change without first evaluating the entire situation.

Can you imagine agreeing to buy a new vehicle or home without first asking yourself basic questions like, “Do I need to do this?” “Can I afford this?” “Is it in my best interest to make this purchase?”

Ultimately, a smile makeover is an investment in your smile and your future confidence. We think many patients could benefit from this big decision, but we will never pressure you. Instead, we provide resources to help you make the best decision!

Evaluate What You Have, First!

The first step in making this decision is to evaluate what you have before you begin. This will help you do a few things. First, you can decide if you need a total smile makeover, or if you’d just like to take care of a few things.

Second, an evaluation helps you see all that’s available to you. You might have things about your smile that you’ve never paid attention to before. A smile evaluation will help you do that.

Now, we know what you might be thinking, how do I do a smile evaluation if I don’t even know where to begin? We have you covered with our free smile evaluation tool on the website. Just click HERE for more details to see the list and get started!

Consider the Benefits

Your next step is to consider the benefits of having the work done. You have probably already considered the difficult parts: payment and risk of pain or fear. (You should know that we have fantastic solutions for both by offering financial payment plans and sedation options for every patient.) Now, how about thinking of the benefits!

Health
Some smile makeover solutions can really benefit the health of your smile! For example, straightening crooked teeth makes it easier to keep your teeth and gums clean, which lowers your risk of decay and infection!

Confidence
Nothing will destroy your confidence faster than a broken smile that you really hate to show to other people! A smile makeover can turn your entire experience around! You’ll have a smile that you can’t wait to show off, which makes your day to day life much more enjoyable!

Decide on Treatment

The final task is to decide on treatment that will benefit your smile the most. This is a conversation you will have with us here at the office. We will evaluate the health of your teeth and decide what your teeth can handle. Then, we’ll get to work to improve your smile! Below are a few of our most commonly requested solutions!

Color: Who wouldn’t benefit from a brighter smile? Teeth whitening is a great way for you to change the color of your smile from something you hate to something you love! In rare cases, we might recommend Lumineers to patients whose teeth are discolored beyond what traditional whitening treatment can handle!

Shape: The shapes of your teeth have a big impact on the way your smile looks. Teeth that are too short, wide, narrow, or long can make you feel as if everyone is staring! We use a variety of methods to correct those issues from Lumineers to bonding to contouring.

Gums: Your gum placement can make a huge impact on the way your smile looks. A gummy smile might benefit from gum lifts while some smiles lack enough gums, in which case we would consider a gum graft.

Have the Smile of Your Dreams
Our ultimate goal is to send you out of the office with the smile of your dreams! There is so much we want to accomplish for you. All you have to do is give us a call to begin the process!

Contact us today to set up a consultation or appointment. You won’t be disappointed in your many options here at Smile Glen Ellyn! We can’t wait to see you soon!

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