How to Remove Yellow Stains from TeethOne of the most common concerns relating to smile aesthetics is the yellow discoloration that often affects the teeth over time. Some level of tooth yellowing is likely for most individuals at some point, even those who take great care of their teeth. While tooth discoloration can eventually develop from tobacco use, regular consumption of foods and beverages containing ingredients… Continue Reading
How Can Dental Treatments Make Me Look Younger?It may be surprising to learn that certain types of dental treatment can effectively treat common signs of aging and provide a more youthful and refreshed look. A combination of treatments like those that are often part of a Smile Makeover, or even just a single dental treatment such as porcelain veneers can serve as a kind of “dental facelift,”… Continue Reading
Elgin Cosmetic Dentist and Past President of American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Attending 2019 AACD ConferenceDr. Dean Lodding, the head of Smile for Life Dental in Elgin, Illinois, is heading to the AACD Scientific Session in San Diego. The 35th annual conference will bring many of the nation’s top dental professionals to share insights on the future of cosmetic dentistry. Elgin, IL – Dean Lodding, DDS, a dentist in Elgin and the director of Smile… Continue Reading
How to Fix a Chipped ToothEven the smallest chip in a tooth can have a noticeable effect on the appearance of your smile. These very common dental conditions can result from traumatic impact, falls, or trying to open a bottle or a package with your teeth. Thankfully, Dr. Dean Lodding and our experienced team of dentists offer numerous treatments that can address chipped teeth and… Continue Reading
When You Are Not Ready to Commit!* Part 2 of a 3 part series* You want to cosmetically enhance your smile, but you don’t want the commitment that porcelain veneers would need. In the preparation process for porcelain veneers, a portion of each tooth is permanently reduced and this cannot be reversed. But, there is a way to avoid this permanent alteration to your teeth and… Continue Reading
3 Smile Deficiencies Resolved by Porcelain VeneersIf there are aspects of your smile that you’re less than thrilled with, consider the highly popular dental solution of porcelain veneers. What makes them such a great option? Veneers can effectively address various concerns with your teeth, and can dramatically transform your somewhat mediocre smile into one with some serious pizzazz. Consider three undesirable smile-inhibitors, and how they can… Continue Reading
Cosmetic Dentistry: Improving the Quality of Seniors’ LivesAs people get older, there are a number of smile issues that present themselves. Teeth may begin to wear, chip, crack, discolor, stain, experience sensitivity, or need to be removed. However, the fact you’re a senior now certainly does not mean your smile is permanently doomed to a life of damage, stains, or missing teeth. Cosmetic Dentistry and Seniors Seniors… Continue Reading
Elgin Residents Improve Their Smiles With Porcelain VeneersWhy should you have to put up with gaps in your teeth, unsightly stains, or crooked teeth? By visiting Dr. Lodding, you will see if porcelain veneers in Elgin can successfully improve your smile. Porcelain Veneers, also known as dental veneers or laminates, are shells of porcelain that are bonded to the anterior (front) teeth in order to improve the… Continue Reading
Porcelain Veneers: A Great Smile, FastPorcelain veneers are the most conservative esthetic restorations available in dentistry today. Strikingly beautiful in color, shape and luminosity, porcelain veneers cover the front of existing teeth, covering gaps and providing balanced proportions. Veneers offer astounding cosmetic improvements in just two visits, giving your smile a definite “wow” factor without excessive or lengthy treatment plans. “My patients achieve natural, healthy-looking… Continue Reading
Transform Your Smile With Porcelain VeneersCosmetic dental procedures are now among the most popular options in facial aesthetics. At Smile for Life Dental, Dr. Dean W. Lodding and our entire staff expertly transform smiles every day, thanks to teeth whitening, dental bonding, and probably the most premiere cosmetic dental procedure: Porcelain veneers. Elgin and Chicago, IL area patients rave about the dramatic results they achieve… Continue Reading