But—what smile are you actually dreaming about.  Everybody has a different concept of what makes the perfect smile for their smile makeover.  This is usually influenced by people with smiles they have admired, movie stars and media personalities, the culture they identify with, and how they want to be portrayed.

What we have found to useful is the use of the LVI smile catalog for individual smile design.  This shows a series of 12 different smiles with names like ‘youthful” or “dominant.”  All of the smiles are on the same person with a different set of porcelain veneers.

The porcelain veneers vary in the shapes of incisal edges, the offset of the teeth, and how “pointy” the teeth are.  Many patients look endlessly at these different chooses.  We can choose the color of the porcelain veneers or cosmetic crowns in the office with a shade guide, but the particular smile design varies by person.

Businessmen for instance may chose the “dominant” style seeking to look more forceful.  A 50 year old women wanting cosmetic dentistry however might chose “youthful” or “Hollywood” for her smile style.

In addition to monitoring with a pulse oximeter, all staff are certified by the University of Illinois and have their BLS certification )renewed every 2 years).  Dr. Gibbs additionally has his ACLS certification (Advanced Cardiac Life Support), and takes extensive continuing education in the field.

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Please also see our New Patient Specials, and information on Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Implants, Invisalign,
Relaxed Dental Care using Advanced Technology or Dental Sedation.

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Most people know Whoopi Goldberg well for her many movies and presence on the TV show The View. On show The View, Whoopi relates her recent dental experiences with gum disease and losing teeth.

Whoopi says wisely “If you’re not taking care of your teeth you’re not taking care of your whole body—and it’s killing you!” ! Readers Digest reported recently that we are twice as likely to die of a heart attack, and 3 times to die of a stroke. There is also an increased incidence and severity of pneumonia and diabetes! She also relates that she avoided dental care even though she had good dental insurance. Dental fear should also not be a deterrent with all of the advances available in dental comfort and sedation!

Preventing future gum disease and tooth is important to your health.. We suggest you watch!

This is why Dr. Mayo clinic founder once said that "taking care of your teeth will add ten years to your life." Watch this other informative video!

Periodontal disease is an infection of the teeth, gums, and the bone that surrounds the teeth. Most people who have periodontal disease aren't even aware of it. It's rarely painful, especially in the early stages.

Cardiovascular disease affects the heart or blood vessels. Heart disease and stroke are the principal components of cardiovascular disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Stroke is the third-leading cause of death.

What researchers have discovered is that the constant influx of inflation product, chemicals, and bacteria from disease and chronic dental decay affects your chance of developing coronary disease, stoke, and diabetes.  Most coronary and atherosclerosis starts as inflammation in the blood vessels and the processes are related!

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