Non-Metal Fillings Protect Structure and AppearanceYou want a beautiful, strong smile. Dentistry with non-metal fillings offers a viable alternative to unattractive metal fillings to Elgin and Chicago area patients: tooth-colored resins, also called composite fillings. Composites, if placed with exacting technique, such as rubber dam isolation and modern bonding agents, get as close as possible to restore the tooth to its original strength in the… Continue Reading
Treat TMJ and Eliminate Chronic Pain“TMJ” stands for temporomandibular joint. These intricate joints are crucial in proper muscle and bone function. Elgin TMJ treatment from the Smile For Life Dental office can restore function to the intricate joints that connect the jaw bone to the skull. The TMJ enables you to open and close your mouth, chew, speak and swallow. When the TMJ is misaligned,… Continue Reading
Let Us Design Your New SmileSmile design is truly a work of art. The term “smile design” applies to the enhancement of a smile through cosmetic dentistry, using a comprehensive and artistic combination of geometry, proportion and color. A client’s eyes, lipline, coloring, gum tissue contouring and face are all considered when a new smile is designed for you. Every face and smile is different,… Continue Reading
Are Dental Implants The Right Choice For You?Modern dentistry has been revolutionized by the unique restorative qualities of dental implants. Elgin based Smile for Life Dental is proud to offer this service to our valued clients thanks to close collaboration with an area oral surgeon. Some of the awesome benefits of dental implants for Elgin area residents include: Dental implants are long lasting; in fact, they are… Continue Reading
We’re Always On The Cutting EdgeAt Smile For Life Dental, we’re always striving to be on the cutting edge of technology, processes, and new ways of doing things. To learn more about what we mean, watch the video below: To learn more about just how passionate we are about being on the cutting edge, watch this video below: Ready to set up an appointment with… Continue Reading
Are You Taking Care Of Your Teeth?You probably already know how important it is to take good care of your teeth, mouth, and gums, but did you know that if you don’t, you can face a number of serious health problems? It’s true! Bad hygiene doesn’t just affect your teeth. It can also wreak havoc on other parts of your body and immune system. To learn… Continue Reading
How To Prepare For Your Child’s First Visit To The DentistAre you getting ready to take your child to the dentist for the very first time? If so, you’ll want to be prepared. To help you understand what to expect, we’ve found a short, yet informative video for you to watch from the American Dental Association. Take some time to watch it now: Video Image Placeholder Do you have additional… Continue Reading
A Success Story From Smile For LifeWant to learn about one of our many success stories? Watch the videos below: Video Image Placeholder Now that you’ve heard from Dr. Lodding, hear what Linda had to say about her makeover: Video Image Placeholder Don’t wait any longer to set up an appointment with us. Click here to contact us today!
How To Brush And Floss Your Teeth [VIDEOS]Are you looking for some creative ways to teach your children how to effectively brush and floss their teeth? If so, we have some resources that we think might help. We recently came across two great how-to videos from Howcast.com that illustrate how to correctly brush and floss your teeth. The videos are short, and fairly easy to understand. Take… Continue Reading
Visit Us For A Comfortable ExperienceWe know how important it is for our patients to feel comfortable when they visit us. That’s why our office has been designed with the comforts and care we know our patients deserve and want. From the moment you walk in the door, you will be treated with the utmost respect. You will begin to develop a professional relationship with… Continue Reading