Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, and Lincolnshire Do you have periodontal disease? This ailment affects half of the adults in the United States. It threatens your oral health, as well as your overall health. Long-term risks include lost teeth, jawbone deterioration, malnutrition, and even an elevated risk of heart disease. Lower your risk by receiving prompt […]
NuCalm
Lake Forest, Lake Bluff IL A growing body of evidence ties oral health with overall health and well-being, with scientists linking tooth decay and gum disease to chronic medical issues. But many people feel anxious – even fearful – about the sights and sounds of a dentist’s office, causing them to ignore their oral health […]
Same Day Dental Crowns
Drs. David Schmidt and Tracey Hughes are extremely pleased to offer their patients one of the latest and most exciting technological advances in cosmetic and restorative dentistry that allows patients to enhance their smiles in just one visit. The service we’re referring to is same day crowns, bridges, inlays, onlays, and other dental restorations. At […]
Tooth Colored Fillings
Even if you brush and floss regularly, most adults develop a cavity at some point in life. Statistics show that 92 percent of American adults will develop at least one cavity by the time they turn 64 years old. At Lake Forest Smiles, we use advanced diagnostic technology to discover cavities, saving as much of […]
Common Cosmetic Problems
Did you know that the majority of Americans wish they had a better-looking smile? A 2012 study found that 60 percent of those polled would prefer a beautiful smile to perfect skin. Cosmetic dentistry makes a fabulous smile possible for almost anyone. Lake Forest Smiles uses state-of-the-art techniques and high-quality materials to improve the appearance […]
Benefits of Laser Gum Recontouring
Perfect smiles do not happen by accident – expert cosmetic dentists create them! At Lake Forest Smiles, we offer laser gum recontouring, a procedure that reshapes uneven gums or removes excess gum tissue if you have a “gummy smile.” Using a LANAP laser, Drs. David Schmidt and Tracey Hughes can recontour your gums to provide […]