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If your tooth is badly broken down a filling won't work long term. Teeth that are badly weakened and fillings that are too large fracture easily with moderate chewing pressure. Crowns, inlays and overlays will last much longer than a large filling. If the tooth is badly broken down, it will probably need a crown (cap), or a root canal and a crown. You want restorations that will last and Dr. Dave wants his treatment to stand up to the test of time.
In addition to fillings, crowns, bridges and veneers, Smiles of Skokie also offers new and revolutionary techniques in tooth restoration.
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Similar to crowns, inlays and overlays are much stronger than filling material and achieve both esthetic and functional results in restoring discolored posterior teeth. They are also the best replacements for over-sized older silver or white fillings. Silver amalgam fillings make teeth appear gray and old, composite bonding tends to chip and discolor overtime if they are too large. Inlays and overlays are extremely strong, long lasting and protect the tooth against further fracture. Almost all gold and silver fillings can be replaced by inlays and made to match your natural tooth color.
Your 'permanent' restorations should never be cemented, but they should be BONDED to place. Conventional cements [used traditionally in dentistry] leak away over time. The latest research on bonding materials shows that they are very insoluble and will not leak away significantly for 2 to 3 lifetimes. Bonding helps strengthen your teeth. |
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Your smile is important to you and to us. A bright, beautiful smile is a wonderful asset to have. However, over time, the natural aging process and your lifestyle can lead to discoloration of your teeth.
Our office uses state of the art whitening systems. The one hour treatment provides dramatic whitening in a little over an hour. When followed up with the proper toothpaste the whitening can last much longer. |
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| Crest Whitening Strips are available at our office. Please note that the gels offered by dental offices are much more effective than any over-the-counter product. |
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The most durable, best looking restoration for your teeth is the high strength porcelain veneer. Cerinate Lumineers are thin, strong, long lasting and can be painless. There are other laboratories now providing similar products. Traditional veneers are thick, and require more removal of your tooth. High strength porcelain veneers can be placed at times without removal of sensitive tooth structure, then bonded to your natural teeth and set in place with a curing light. Dr. Dave has been working with Lumineers since 2004. For more information please call our office or visit www.lumineers.com. |
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Our office has been utilizing bonded tooth colored "fillings" for immediate restoration of teeth for many years. According to current research, these restorative materials are very wear resistant, help prevent future decay and reinforce surrounding tooth structure better than older types of restorations. However, they are brittle and should not be used for very large restorations.
One such material is called compomer. It is more flexible than conventional tooth colored materials, absorbs and releases fluoride, and has no appreciable shrinkage. It is not as wear resistant as other materials, thus it is not to be used on chewing surfaces of the posterior permanent teeth. It is best used at the gum line, and under more wear resistant materials between teeth. This material absorbs fluoride from your toothpaste, and releases it over a long period of time in amounts significant enough to help prevent recurrent decay. We use this material whenever possible.
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Your best option for whitening your teeth is a home tray whitening system. This is a prescription-strength whitening technique. Please keep in mind that laboratory time is required to fabricate custom trays, which fit much tighter than any over-the-counter tooth whitening kit. The result is a whiter smile and great confidence! |
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Dr. Dave has been Invisalign certified for years. The Invisalign system is the clear alternative to braces. You will look great and feel confident while you are getting an incredible smile.
Dr. McWhinnie has taken many hours of post-graduate training in orthodontic treatment and believes Invisalign to be a wonderful alternative for many people to conventional braces. We also offer other braces-free treatments to straighten teeth, which can be used as a supplement to Invisalign treatment or used alone. Please call our office for more information.
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