Cosmetic Dentistry – Lockport, IL
Restore Confidence in Your Smile
When you feel hesitant to smile, it can take a toll on your confidence and even affect the way you socialize with others. That’s why we always ask how you feel about your smile because it helps us learn more about your dental needs and smile goals. At Grand Dental – Lockport, we want to help you achieve not just an attractive smile, but one you’ve always dreamed of having. To find out how, call our dental office for a consultation to discuss your options for cosmetic dentistry in Lockport, IL!
Why Choose Grand Dental - Lockport for Cosmetic Dentistry?
- Quick and Powerful Teeth Whitening
- Durable, Stain-Resistant Veneers
- CareCredit® Financing Available
Porcelain Veneers
If you’d prefer to transform your smile from top-to-bottom, porcelain veneers are ideal. Fabricated from dental porcelain, veneers are very thin sheaths that are customized to bond to natural teeth and hide multiple imperfections at a time. Thanks to their smooth texture, they are actually more stain-resistant than enamel!
Metal-Free Dental Restorations
Dentist often use gold, silver, or nickel to restore teeth. However, these materials can lead to tooth sensitivity, discoloration, and even trigger an allergic reaction. Alternatively, our dental office uses dental porcelain that’s customized to match your existing enamel, ensuring a healthy, yet aesthetically-pleasing smile.
Cosmetic Dental Bonding
Through cosmetic bonding, we can use composite resin to enhance your smile, all while keeping it natural-looking in the process. We can even fix chips, cracks, small gaps, and permanent stains on teeth with this non-invasive process. In most cases, treatment can be completed in just one visit for even more convenience.
Teeth Whitening
With professional-grade teeth whitening, looking younger and hiding cosmetic flaws becomes incredibly easy. We provide Opalescence take-home whitening kits that are customized to fit your smile, ensuring even coverage and the best results possible. All you need to do is fill the trays with the whitening gel, wear them for a short period of time daily (over about two weeks), and reap the rewards of a smile that’s multiple shades brighter!
Gum Recontouring
Is excess gum tissue covering your smile? Does it look uneven or make your teeth appear short? Gum recontouring is a simple way to sculpt the gums and make your smile look more even. To do this, we use a soft tissue laser for ease, convenience, and comfort.
Crown Lengthening
In some cases, excess gum tissue can interfere with the placement of a crown, veneer, or other restoration. In this instance, crown lengthening is an ideal treatment option, even if the tooth is broken or worn down.
Understanding the Cost of Cosmetic Dentistry
The cost of cosmetic dentistry in Lockport cannot be determined until our team has a chance to evaluate a patient’s smile. Only until we can determine the problem areas and which type of treatment(s) will properly align to produce the best possible results can we explain how much a person can expect to pay. And since dental insurance is unlikely to cover the cost of these services, individuals can take advantage of alternative payment options such as CareCredit or our in-house membership plan.
Which Cosmetic Dental Service is Right for Me?
Knowing which cosmetic dental service is right for treating various tooth and gum imperfections requires the expertise of a cosmetic dentist in Lockport. At Grand Dental Group – Lockport, our team will likely recommend one of the following options:
- Porcelain Veneers: Made out of thin sheaths of porcelain, these small coverings fit over the front surfaces of teeth to hide imperfections. They are created and placed in two visits and can last a decade or more with proper care. Because they can alter the size, shape, and color of teeth, they are costlier than other cosmetic solutions.
- Metal-Free Dental Restorations: If a tooth is severely decayed or damaged, dental crowns can be highly effective in offering protection and stability. But for patients who prefer a natural-looking restoration, we can provide metal-free dental restorations that blend in with a person’s smile. This can be a costly option depending on how many crowns a person needs or prefers.
- Cosmetic Dental Bonding: One of the more affordable options is cosmetic dental bonding. Used for minor flaws, the composite resin covers problem areas and can last several years before requiring replacement. Not to mention, it is completed during one visit.
- Teeth Whitening: If stains and discoloration are the only issues, teeth whitening can be beneficial. Producing results quickly (one hour or two weeks depending on the type of whitening procedure), individuals use the high-grade bleaching gel to eliminate stains and produce whiter smiles.
- Gum Recontouring: A permanent way to create a balanced and even smile is to pursue gum recontouring. Removing excess tissue from around the teeth elongates the natural structures, creating a more pleasing aesthetic.
- Crown Lengthening: This type of procedure is similar to gum recontouring, but it is recommended when a patient requires more tooth structure for proper placement of a customized restoration (i.e., crown, bridge).
Cosmetic Dentistry Can Be An Investment Worth Making
Although cosmetic dentistry is largely focused on a person’s aesthetics, the benefits that can arise as a result of any of these above-mentioned services extends to an individual’s oral and overall health as well. Fixing gaps, overcrowding, misaligned, and stained teeth can have a positive impact on self-esteem, and it encourages patients to adopt good oral hygiene habits that will allow for healthier smiles year after year.
How to Make Cosmetic Dentistry Affordable
Since most dental insurance companies do not offer coverage for cosmetic dental treatments, patients often need to look to other alternative payment options. At Grand Dental Group – Lockport, we are pleased to partner with CareCredit, which allows individuals to enroll in low and no-interest payment plans. And with no surprise fees, patients can feel comfortable and confident paying off their treatment over time.
There is also the option of enrolling in our Grand Advantage Plan. This allows patients to pay a one-time yearly fee for access to basic preventive care as well as discounts on other available services, many of which include cosmetic care.