Our dental team believes every individual should get the best possible dental care. That’s why, though we’re located in Millennium Park, we’re welcoming new patients looking for a great dentist in Lake View, IL, and the surrounding areas. No matter where you’re from, we strive to give our patients the best dental experience possible.
Straighten Your Smile With Invisalign
Crooked teeth are a common problem many people face. Traditionally, metal braces have been the solution to straighten smiles. In modern times, however, many patients are turning towards Invisalign. Using a clear aligner system instead of metal brackets and wires, Invisalign provides a more subtle way to get a straighter smile.
With traditional braces, you visit an orthodontist each month to get your wires tightened. This process is what slowly moves the teeth into position. With Invisalign, we take impressions and get sets of clear aligners made for your entire treatment time. About every two weeks, you’ll switch to a new aligner set. Each one is slightly different, adjusting your teeth.
Many patients like Invisalign because it’s practically invisible on their teeth while working. This makes it an especially popular choice for professional adults. People perceive metal braces as childish and don’t want to be looked down upon because they have them.
But Invisalign comes with other benefits, too. It’s often cheaper and takes less time than metal braces treatment. The plastic used is smooth and designed so that it doesn’t pinch or irritate the soft tissues in your mouth.
But the biggest benefit may be that they’re removable. You take your aligners out to perform oral healthcare and eat. This means you don’t have to eliminate any foods from your diet. Braces are hard to clean around, but with Invisalign, you don’t have to learn any new tooth-cleaning methods.
Relax With Sedation Dentistry
We dedicate ourselves to ensuring that each patient is as comfortable as possible in our office. Particularly with patients with dental fear, coming into the office can be a nerve-wracking experience. Sedation dentistry allows patients to pursue dental care and know that they’ll be relaxed throughout the process.
We offer two types of sedation: nitrous oxide (laughing gas) and oral conscious sedation. You breathe nitrous oxide through a nose cannula throughout the procedure. The effect takes place and then dissipates quickly. Oral sedation is a prescribed pill you take before coming into the office. It provides a deeper sedation with effects that last longer.
The most prominent beneficiary of sedation dentistry is those fearing the dentist. This anxiety can be so pronounced that it’s hard for patients to even set foot in a dentist office. You’re more likely to suffer from more severe dental problems without regular dental care. Sedation allows for both regular care and more intensive procedures.
But that isn’t the only group that benefits from sedation. Patients needing multiple or intensive procedures can use sedation to keep them calm throughout. It’s also ideal for patients with movement disorders and severe gag reflexes to get safe and comfortable care for both the dentist and the patient.
Schedule an Appointment With Your Lake View, Illinois-area Dentist
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