Cosmetic Dentistry - Wheaton, IL
Light Up the Room with Your Smile
A beautiful and confident smile is useful pretty much everywhere, whether you’re going on a date, a job interview, or just meeting up with friends. Of course, it’s easy for the teeth to develop various kinds of flaws that can quickly make someone feel self-conscious, such as stains, gaps, chips, and cracks. That’s where cosmetic dentistry can help. Dr. Lam has the artistic eye and skilled hands to make any imperfection seemingly disappear, giving patients the big, bright, and brilliant smiles they deserve. If you’re ready to take your smile to the next level, contact our Wheaton dental office to get started today.
Why Choose Dr. Kathy Lam for Cosmetic Dentistry?
- Minor touch-ups & complete makeovers available
- Results designed to look natural & last a lifetime
- Treatments designed to create YOUR perfect smile
Porcelain Veneers
Are there multiple things that you don’t like about your teeth? Want to fix them all at once? That’s exactly what we can do with porcelain veneers. These thin restorations sit on the teeth like masks, giving them the appearance of pristine white enamel. They are always custom-made based on a patient’s specifications, meaning we can enhance just one tooth or give you a completely renewed smile, often in just two easy appointments.
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Metal-Free Dental Crowns
Dental crowns have been used for decades to repair severely decayed and damaged teeth, but they were usually made of silver or gold, which made them really stick out in a smile. This made them less than ideal for the front teeth, but thankfully, dentistry has found a solution to this problem: metal-free crowns. They are made using 100% white dental porcelain, and Dr. Lam can shape and color them to seamlessly blend into anyone’s smile.
Dental Bonding
For patients in need of a quick touch-up to get rid of a minor dark spot, small chip, or thin gap, cosmetic bonding is a quick and affordable treatment that can provide truly beautiful results. Composite resin is applied to the teeth to hide any blemish, and then Dr. Lam will mold it to look like a normal part of the enamel, making it seem like it’s not even there.
Teeth Whitening
We all love coffee, wine, and tea, but they can all wreak major havoc on the color of the teeth, leading to discoloration that brushing simply can’t fix. Thankfully, with professional-strength teeth whitening, we can easily break up and remove even the most long-standing stains in a flash. The products we use are much, much stronger than anything you can buy on your own, and they’re guaranteed to deliver dramatic results you’ll be able to enjoy for years to come.
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Gum Recontouring
Every picture needs the right frame, and every smile needs a gum line to complement it. Unfortunately, sometimes the gums can overwhelm the teeth, leading to a smile that looks unbalanced or “stubby.” Our soft tissue laser can quickly help patients dealing with this problem, painlessly removing excess gum tissue to instantly make the teeth look longer and more attractive. We can even shape the gum line along the teeth to achieve that perfectly balanced look.
Smile Makeovers
Want to fix a chipped tooth and get rid of that annoying gap between your front teeth? Would you love it if you could whiten your teeth and make them look straighter at the same time? If you have multiple cosmetic flaws, Dr. Lam can put together a customized treatment plan to eliminate them all at the same time, completely transforming the overall appearance of your smile. Using a strategic combination of different procedures, she can give you the kind of teeth you’d expect to see on the red carpet, helping you feel like a star every time you show them off.
Understanding the Cost of Cosmetic Dentistry
If you’ve never received any kind of cosmetic dentistry before you might be a little bit intimidated by the cost of the procedure, especially since aesthetic treatment is rarely covered by dental insurance. We completely understand, but you should know that cosmetic dentistry doesn’t have to break the bank.
We offer a variety of treatments at different price points, as well as options to make your dental care more affordable. Here’s what you should know about what cosmetic dentistry might run you.
What Cosmetic Dental Service is Right for Me?
Many patients come to us with one or more goals in mind: achieving whiter teeth, straighter teeth, or teeth that are a better size or shape. Depending on your needs, we can explore several cosmetic dental options together:
Direct Bonding is a versatile and cost-effective solution for minor improvements, such as reshaping chipped teeth or covering small flaws. It’s typically the most affordable option but lasts only a few years.
Teeth Whitening is ideal for a brighter smile and is a mid-range option in terms of cost. It delivers quick results but doesn’t address shape or alignment.
Veneers are a more significant investment, offering the ability to transform your smile’s color, shape, and alignment in one treatment. With proper care, veneers are a durable, long-lasting solution that saves time.
Braces or Invisalign focus on alignment and are the go-to option for significant gaps or misalignments. They require a bigger time commitment and are higher in cost compared to other treatments.
For patients seeking comprehensive results, a Smile Makeover combines multiple treatments into a personalized plan. While this is the most significant investment, it offers an efficient and complete way to achieve your dream smile. Let’s find the perfect approach for your goals!
Cosmetic Dentistry Can Be An Investment Worth Making
Cosmetic dentistry is an investment in your confidence, self-esteem, and overall quality of life. A beautiful, healthy smile can positively impact personal and professional relationships, boosting how others perceive you and how you feel about yourself. Additionally, many treatments not only enhance aesthetics but also improve dental health, ensuring long-term benefits. With proper care, the results can last for years, making it a valuable and lasting commitment to your well-being and happiness.
How to Make Cosmetic Dentistry Affordable
Since cosmetic dentistry isn’t covered by insurance, you might want to pursue alternatives that can make the cost of your treatment fit your budget. We frequently work with CareCredit, a financing firm that can make the services you receive from us more affordable.
Patients who qualify may receive financing, allowing you to split the cost of your services across several monthly payments. This can be done while incurring little to no additional interest depending on the results of a credit check.
If you have any questions about financing, or any other facet of your cosmetic care, feel free to reach out to us for a consultation today!