Cosmetic dentistry has come a long way in the last several years. Revolutionary changes in dental materials and research have brought forward advanced procedures that patients never would have dreamed existed. From whitening to implants, here are some of the most popular cosmetic procedures provided by Michael Roessler, DDS at his Mundelein, IL practice.

Teeth Whitening

Teeth are naturally porous and can soak up stain and discoloration over time from the food and drinks that we consume each day. Certain drinks like coffee, tea, red wine, or soft drinks can increase tooth discoloration. Because these stains are inside of the tooth, superficial polishing or toothpastes cannot remove the stain discoloration beneath the tooth surface.

Fortunately enough, most of these types of intrinsic stains can be improved with either an in-office “Zoom” whitening procedure at our Mundelein IL office, or with take-home whitening trays.

For In-office laser whitening procedures like ZOOM, a whitening gel is placed on your teeth and then exposed to an ultraviolet light. The ultraviolet light helps to chemically activate the whitening agent so that your teeth respond in a shorter amount of time. As soon as your cosmetic whitening procedure is complete at our Mundelein, IL location, you will have noticeably whiter teeth.

If whitening trays are more appealing to you, Dr Michael Roessler’s staff will take impressions of your teeth and create a set of custom fitting plastic trays. A whitening gel is placed inside of the tray on each tooth that you want to whiten. These trays are worn for about an hour each day, for up to several weeks to achieve a whiter smile. You can touch up your whitening as often as you like, which is usually between every 3-6 months.

Veneers

Veneers are one of the most popular cosmetic dentistry procedures, as they often produce what we know as a “Hollywood smile” that we so often see in makeovers and on celebrities. With veneers, Michael Roessler, DDS can transform your smile without the need for crowns, braces or whitening. Instead, a tooth colored veneer is placed on the outside-facing surface of the tooth, allowing changes in tooth shape and shade. Usually this cosmetic procedure is only performed on teeth that will show when you smile. Veneers last for many years and are used to re-shape smiles where there is unevenness, spaces between teeth, crowding or discoloration. For the patient who is looking for quick and long-lasting results, veneers are a wonderful cosmetic option.

For patients with minor crowding or spacing, veneers offer a great alternative to orthodontic therapy. Because there is no need to go through months of braces, the veneers can change the appearance of the smile in just a couple of appointments at our Mundelein, IL office.

Depending on what type of veneer you choose, there may be little to no tooth preparation needed at all. This allows some types of veneers to be taken off later on without the need to immediately replace them.

You and Michael Roessler, DDS will choose the shade and shape of veneers that give you the smile you’ve always dreamed of, while also appearing natural. Because veneers are made of porcelain materials, they do not discolor and there is no need to whiten your teeth. The shade is there to stay for as long as the life of the veneer.

Invisalign

While most adult patients do not prefer traditional metal braces, Invisalign makes orthodontic therapy a wonderful option to our image-conscious patients. This breakthrough technology allows the patients of Michael Roessler, DDS to complete braces with practically invisible plastic aligners.

Invisalign therapy works as a series of plastic aligners that the patients of Michael Roessler, DDS wear for about 2 weeks, before being replaced with the next set of aligners in the series. The Invisalign series works over time to move teeth to a more desired position without the need for wires, brackets or adjustments that can leave your mouth sore.

One advantage of this orthodontic cosmetic procedure is that the Invisalign aligners can be taken out to eat and drink as normal, and for routine oral care. This means there are no limitations on diet, like there are with traditional braces.

Implants

Are you missing any teeth? Are you looking to replace those teeth without having to wear partials, dentures or bridges? Implants are a wonderful option for the patients of Michael Roessler, DDS who are looking to replace missing teeth be it for a cosmetic procedure or for normal function.

Implants are titanium or stainless steel posts that are placed into the upper or lower jawbone that support a porcelain crown on the surface above the gumline, the same as a natural tooth would. Implants can replace one or several teeth, and are easy to clean around. Because implants are independent of other teeth, there is no need to prepare adjoining teeth such as with placing a bridge. Implants can also be used to stabilize a full or partial denture as well.

Implants are the most natural way to replace missing teeth, allowing the patients of Michael Roessler, DDS to eat and speak as easily as if they had a natural tooth. They are often used for normal function as well as cosmetic procedures in our Mundelein, IL office.

Crowns & Bridges

Crowns and bridges are also used in cosmetic dentistry to achieve a more natural looking smile. While these procedures are used for numerous reasons including missing or decayed teeth, they can also be used to replace large discolored fillings or developmental anomalies.

Because crowns and bridges are made of a porcelain material, they maintain their shade and do not stain. Dr. Michael Roessler works with his patients to match the shade color to other existing teeth, so that they will blend well with the rest of the mouth.

Unlike veneers, crowns and bridges cover the entire surface of the tooth.

Bonding

For some patients of Michael Roessler, DDS, only minor cosmetic dentistry procedures may be needed to achieve the smile that is desired. Composite bonding material can be used to re-shape minor tooth discrepancies like spaces between teeth, or chips on the biting surface. Cosmetic bonding or white fillings are also routinely done to restore all teeth that have been broken down by cavities or decay.

References

Lumineers – www.Lumineers.com
Invisalign – www.Invisalign.com

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