Posts Categorized: cosmetic dentistry

The Social Complexities of Smiling

In any language, a smile is a generally understood symbol of mirth, gladness, and friendship. As a language in its own right, however, smiling indicates much more than just joy. Your smile is a subtle, yet powerful, social tool that conveys specific messages your words simply can’t express. From trust to confidence, the complexities of… Read more »

Do Porcelain Veneers Look Real?

Are you concerned with how your smile looks? Porcelain veneers have gained a lot of popularity as a diverse and realistic cosmetic treatment, improving the smiles of patients from all walks of life with a multitude of different dental issues. Veneers can offer your smile a brand new face, and they owe their success to… Read more »

Dental Bonding—A Minor Touchup with Major Results

Although not exactly as popular as teeth whitening or porcelain veneers, dental bonding is a highly-effective cosmetic treatment that can help improve your smile’s appearance in a number of ways. If teeth whitening fails to erase your teeth’s stains, or if the tooth is chipped, oddly spaced, or slightly misshapen, then cosmetic dental bonding from… Read more »

Make a Smile Makeover One of Your New Year’s Resolutions

Want to improve your confidence for the New Year ahead? If you’re unhappy with your smile for any reason, than improving its appearance could do wonders for your self-esteem. A smile makeover may sound complex, and depending on the severity of your dental issues, it might be. Most often, however, a smile makeover with your… Read more »

Park Ridge Cosmetic Dentist Answers FAQ’s about Dental Bonding

With so many effective dental treatments available, it can be difficult to know which cosmetic treatment is right for you. Because recently-developed treatments such as porcelain veneers and dental implants have recently soared in popularity, it can be hard to find information about dental bonding, one of the most well-established cosmetic dentistry procedures. In this… Read more »

Why Teeth Whitening Doesn’t Work on Dental Implants

Losing one or more teeth has a dramatic impact on a smile’s appearance, as well as its health and integrity. By replacing lost teeth with implant-supported dental prostheses, Drs. Maria and Thanasi Loukas have helped many patients regain their confidence and quality of life after suffering tooth loss. Yet, once implants are secured and replacement… Read more »

Keep Teeth White with Your Park Ridge Cosmetic Dentists

Prolong the Need for Teeth Whitening At some point in most patients’ lives, teeth begin to lose their beautiful luster. Whether one or more teeth are stained, or they begin to change from pearly white to disturbingly yellow, a discolored smile can frustrate patients who believe that their hygiene practices are good, if not excellent…. Read more »

Park Ridge Dentists Explain the Benefits of Dental Veneers

What to Expect from Receiving Dental Veneers Dental veneers are thin shells of porcelain designed to mask cosmetic imperfections. These shells are bonded to the front surface of teeth in order to create a new smile. If you choose to receive dental veneers form your Park Ridge dentists, Dr. Maria Loukas and Dr. Thanasi Loukas,… Read more »