Dental Services
Crowns
Crowns are a type of dental restoration which, when cemented into place, fully cup over the portion of a tooth which lies at and above the gumline. Crowns encase the entire visible aspect of a tooth. A dental crown, in effect, becomes the new outer surface of the tooth.
Bridges
A Bridge is a custom device anchored to neighboring teeth that replaces one or more missing teeth. When a lost tooth is replaced with bridgework, the teeth on either side of the missing one are prepared as crowns to serve as abutments to hold the prosthetic (replacement) tooth in place. Crowns and bridges are most commonly prepared from high quality materials such as semi-precious or precious metals, porcelain or a fused combination of the two. Aesthetics, function and tissue compatibility are considered when selecting the material most suitable for you.
Bonding
The application of tooth-colored filling material (composite) to the teeth has been a dental technique for many years. Recent advances have increased the strength, durability and longevity of these restorations. Bonding material can be molded and shaped to achieve outstanding results including tooth lightening, closing spaces between teeth, making teeth appear straighter, and repairing chips and cracks. When polished, it gives the appearance of natural tooth structure.
Zoom! Teeth Whitening
Zoom! In-Office Whitening Procedure is easy for you and doesn’t cause any sensitivity, like some at-home bleaching products. We apply the Zoom! Whitening Gel to your teeth after isolating your lips and gums. A specially designed light activates this gel. All you need to do is lay back and relax as your smile is lightened.
Snoreguards
Snoring can not only prevent you and those around you from getting valuable rest, it can also be a risk factor for hypertension, heart disease and stroke. The Snore Guard (R) is a small oral appliance used during sleep to reduce snoring. It prevents the jaw and tongue from dropping back into the throat and closing off the air passage. Keeping the air passage open and unobstructed greatly reduces snoring. The Snore Guard (R) is safe and is effective the first night you use it, allowing you and your loved ones to immediately get the rest you need.
Laser-Assisted Periodontal Therapy
To keep your smile – and yourself - looking and feeling great, start with healthy gums. Periodontal disease is the leading cause of tooth loss and has been linked to heart disease, stroke, premature and low birth-weight babies. Periodontal laser therapy treats the disease more effectively and comfortably than ever, removing scar tissue in periodontal pockets, killing bacteria causing the disease and promoting the reattachment of the gum to tooth.
Dr. Dean Lodding - Providing services in cosmetic dentistry to the area of Elgin, Illinois (IL).
