Cosmetic Dentistry in Shorewood, IL

If there are things you’d like to change about the appearance of your smile, cosmetic dentistry offers a variety of treatment options. Whether you’re concerned about discoloration, chipped or worn teeth, uneven spacing or other cosmetic imperfections, treatment can be personalized around your individual goals.

At Shorewood Family Dental Care, we provide cosmetic dentistry in Shorewood, IL for patients who want to enhance their smiles while maintaining healthy teeth and gums. Our team will listen to what you’d like to improve, evaluate your oral health and explain which cosmetic treatment options may be appropriate for you.

We welcome cosmetic dentistry patients from Shorewood, Joliet, Plainfield, Minooka, Channahon and surrounding communities.

What Can Cosmetic Dentistry Improve?

Cosmetic dental treatment can address a variety of concerns involving the color, shape, size, position or overall appearance of your teeth. Depending on your smile and treatment goals, cosmetic dentistry may help improve:

• Stained or discolored teeth.
• Chipped or worn teeth.
• Small gaps between teeth.
• Uneven or irregularly shaped teeth.
• Teeth that appear disproportionate within your smile.
• Multiple cosmetic concerns affecting the overall appearance of your smile

Because every smile is different, the right treatment depends on both your cosmetic goals and the health of your teeth and gums.

Professional Teeth Whitening

Professional teeth whitening can brighten teeth affected by staining and discoloration from foods, beverages, aging and other factors. Unlike over-the-counter products, professional whitening is provided with guidance from your dental team and can be tailored to your individual needs.

During your consultation, we’ll evaluate the type of discoloration affecting your teeth and discuss whether professional whitening is an appropriate option for achieving the results you’re looking for.

Porcelain Veneers

Porcelain veneers are thin restorations placed over the front surfaces of teeth to change their appearance. Veneers may be considered for concerns such as discoloration, chips, worn edges, small gaps or irregular tooth shape.

Because veneers permanently alter the treated teeth, deciding whether they’re appropriate requires careful planning. Our team will evaluate your smile, discuss your goals and explain what you can realistically expect from treatment.

Combining Cosmetic Treatments

Some patients have one specific concern they’d like to address, while others want to make several changes to their smile. When multiple concerns are involved, cosmetic treatments may sometimes be combined into a personalized treatment plan.

For example, treatment might involve whitening to improve tooth color along with veneers or restorative treatment to address the shape or condition of individual teeth. The appropriate combination depends on your oral health, goals and the condition of your existing teeth.

We’ll help you understand your options and develop a smile makeover plan that prioritizes both the appearance and health of your smile.

Healthy Teeth Come First

Cosmetic dentistry works best when it’s built on a healthy foundation. Before beginning cosmetic treatment, we’ll evaluate your teeth and gums and address any oral-health problems that could affect your results.

If you have untreated tooth decay, gum disease or damaged teeth, preventive or restorative treatment may be recommended before moving forward with cosmetic care.

This approach allows us to create a treatment plan that considers not only how your smile looks, but also how well it functions and how you can maintain your results over time.

Explore Cosmetic Dentistry in Shorewood, IL

If you’re considering a change to your smile, the first step is understanding which treatment options are appropriate for you. Shorewood Family Dental Care provides personalized cosmetic dental care for patients throughout Shorewood, Joliet and surrounding communities.

Call us at 815-725-5991 or request an appointment online to discuss your smile goals and explore your cosmetic dentistry options.