Are you looking for the right dentist to help you cha get the appearance of your smile? Do you have extensive tooth damage or dental problems that affect your quality of life?
Dr. Dhara Patel is a prosthodontist and can offer dental solutions to address your smile concerns. From brightening your teeth to straightening or replacing them, we offer complete dental services under one roof in Hoffman Estates. Experienced and highly trained, Dr. Patel works with patients seeking to address cosmetic or restorative needs with a personalized approach. What could a new smile do for you?
Smile design in Hoffman Estates
The wide range of restorative and cosmetic dental services available to today’s patients can make it possible for you to design the look of your smile. Are your teeth crooked, misshapen, or crowded? Do you have a gummy smile or are you missing one or more teeth? All of these problems can be solved by Dr. Patel with dentistry tailored to your unique needs. The first step is to schedule a consultation to evaluate the condition of your dental health, discuss your goals and explore treatment options.
What is a prosthodontist?
A prosthodontist has advanced training in the repair and replacement of teeth using appliances such as crowns, bridges, and implants. Completing a three-year post-graduate prosthodontics residency, Dr. Patel has in-depth knowledge of facial structure and expertise in helping patients with problems related to damage, loss, or genetic abnormality. Working with a prosthodontist like Dr. Patel to redesign your smile means that your treatment will be comprehensive and above to improve the long-term stability of your oral health.
Implant dentistry for tooth replacement.
Dr. Patel can replace your lost tooth or teeth with dental implants. Dental implants replace not only the crown of the tooth, which is visible above the gum line, but also the lost tooth root. In effect, this replaces the “whole tooth” and supports better long-term oral health compared to other options.
When using dental implants, there is less bone loss over time which allows you to maintain the natural look and structure of your lower jaw. Implants also restore normal biting capability to enable you to enjoy your favorite foods without discomfort or concern.
Do you have a slipping denture?
Dr. Patel can work with you to create a new smile held securely in place using dental implants. An implant-supported denture can renew confidence if you have been struggling with a poorly fitted denture or bridge.
Crowns & Veneers: what are the benefits?
As a prosthodontist, Dr. Patel has a high level of knowledge and expertise in addressing teeth that are damaged or have cosmetic irregularities. In many cases, cosmetic concerns are the result of an underlying dental health problem that is structural in nature. Identifying and correcting this is key to a lasting outcome and a result that looks great, feels great, and supports your oral health. Dental crowns and porcelain veneers are treatment options for changing the appearance of your smile, each offering different benefits for your dental health or cosmetic needs. Dr. Patel will evaluate the condition of your teeth and discuss your cosmetic goals before recommending the most suitable treatment options.
Dental crowns will typically require extensive tooth preparation to accommodate them. Crowns fit over the tooth like a cap, covering all sides. They are considered a permanent restoration and are highly durable.
Crowns are recommended when a large portion of the tooth is damaged, decayed, or misshapen. These concerns include advanced tooth decay, broken teeth, chipped teeth, or teeth that are rotated or misshapen but do not affect the bite. Crowns are also used for larger teeth or those used for chewing, such as molars. Dental crowns can serve many purposes in the lifetime of your smile and will strengthen your tooth to minimize the chance of losing it or sustaining additional decay or damage.
Porcelain veneers are another common treatment for changing the appearance of your smile or addressing tooth damage. They cover the front of a tooth and, while considered a permanent restoration, may need replacing after ten years. Dr. Patel often recommends porcelain veneers for patients seeking treatment for teeth in the “smile zone,” including the front teeth. Porcelain veneers can also be placed to close gaps between teeth and change the shape or color of a tooth.
Schedule your smile design consultation.
Are you ready to learn more about the benefits of prosthodontics and how dentistry can transform your smile and quality of life at the same time? Schedule a consultation with Dr. Patel to see how our dental care team can help you solve your dental problems with care and compassion.