Cosmetic Dentistry in Chicago, IL

Veneers are one of the most popular cosmetic treatments in dentistry, and for good reason: they instantly improve your smile with a treatment that’s as effective as it is easy and minimally invasive.

Snap-On Smile® is an affordable and life-changing solution for patients of all ages. It is a non-invasive and completely reversible dental appliance that can easily and painlessly give you the beautiful smile you’ve always wanted. You can eat and drink with your Snap-On Smile, and it’s easy to care for. It’s easy, painless, strong and takes only 2 or 3 appointments.

The appliance literally snaps right over the patient’s existing teeth, without adhesives. A Snap-On Smile provides patients exceptional esthetics, can last for years, yet is affordable enough to be temporary. For patients who are hesitant to commit to more involved restorative treatments, Snap-On Smile offers the experience of living with better function and superior esthetics.

Everyone wants a whiter, brighter smile, and with professional teeth whitening everybody can have one! We provide safe and effective teeth whitening treatments to give our patients smiles that they’re proud to share with the world.

Bonding is typically used for cosmetic purposes to improve the appearance of a discolored or chipped tooth. It is also used to close spaces between teeth, to make teeth look longer or to change the shape or color of teeth. Sometimes whitening the teeth before doing cosmetic bonding is recommended to achieve the best outcome.

Cosmetic treatment helps you feel comfortable with your smile, whether that means brightening stained teeth, repairing a chip, closing a gap or reshaping your front teeth.

Each option suits a different need. Professional teeth whitening is often the simplest place to start when your teeth are healthy but have yellowed or picked up stains from coffee, tea, wine or tobacco. Bonding is a quick, conservative fix for a chipped, uneven or slightly gapped tooth. Veneers and Lumineers® can change the color and shape of several teeth at once, including stains whitening can’t reach. Snap-On Smile® is a removable, reversible choice for people who want a new look without changing their natural teeth.

Your first visit is a consultation. Dr. Sowell will ask what you’d like to change, examine your teeth and gums, and talk through which options fit your goals. If there is decay or gum disease, we usually treat that first, since cosmetic work lasts best on a healthy foundation.

From there, the steps depend on the treatment. Whitening may take one visit or a couple of weeks, depending on the approach your dentist recommends. Bonding is typically done in a single appointment. Veneers and Snap-On Smile® usually take two or three visits: one to plan and take impressions, then a fitting once your custom pieces are ready.

Aftercare is simple. Keep brushing and flossing, see us for regular cleanings, and go easy on stain-causing foods and drinks after whitening.