A chip or crack on a front tooth may not cause pain, but even so, dental imperfections that are apparent in your smile can make you feel embarrassed or self-conscious. Over time, an inconspicuous crack can become more obvious as staining occurs. Years ago, dentists crowned teeth that were chipped or cracked. Today, image-conscious patients… Read more »
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Crowns, Inlays, and Onlays Explained by Your Chicago Dentist
Experienced with enhancing smiles, Dr. James Fondriest utilizes crowns, inlays, and onlays in restorative dentistry. Crowns, inlays, and onlays are restorative methods that save decayed and worn-down teeth from extraction while also restoring the function of damaged teeth. When possible, our team at Lake Forest Dental Arts strives to restore smiles with conservative approaches. The… Read more »
Full-Mouth Reconstruction Services in Chicago
Have you ever heard of the terms full-mouth reconstruction, full-mouth restoration, and full-mouth rehabilitation? These terms essentially mean the same thing: a smile makeover. Reconstruction of the mouth and/or teeth includes an array of procedures that create a uniform smile, restore proper jaw alignment, and improve overall oral health. Although full-mouth restoration can take months… Read more »
Fun Valentine’s Day Facts from Your Chicago Dentist
Valentine’s Day is just a few days away. For a holiday so dear to our hearts, many of us don’t know too much about it. Interestingly, Valentine’s Day runs deep through our history. Some historians believe Valentine’s Day celebrations began in Ancient Rome during the rule of Claudius II. Throughout Europe, the holiday has been… Read more »
Alternatives to Drinks That Stain Your Teeth
If you start your morning with coffee or finish an evening off with red wine, you might be staining your teeth. These beverages, along with cola and many others, are notorious for causing extrinsic tooth stains. Many of our patients can ease the incidence of these stains with regular dental cleanings and comprehensive daily oral… Read more »
“Why Does My Dentist Recommend Fluoride?”
Dr. James Fondriest and our staff recommend that our patients use fluoride in their daily health regimens. Fluoride is found in many types of toothpaste and provides numerous benefits to dental health. What is Fluoride? A mineral on the periodic table, fluoride naturally occurs in food and water. For example, underground water sources often naturally… Read more »
Our Commitment to You
In a world that’s constantly introducing new scientific and technological advancements, it’s easy for medical professionals to lose sight of the importance of personalized, caring doctor-patient relationships. Chicago cosmetic dentist Dr. James Fondriest realizes the need for each and every one of his patients to have a personal, comfortable experience in our Lake Forest dental… Read more »
Don’t Come to Dr. Fondriest with a Weird Dental Request
Have you ever asked your dentist to do one of the following? Give your dog braces To let you keep the teeth you have extracted To have an emergency dental cleaning because you’re going to face your ex-boyfriend or girlfriend at a school reunion or other event Give you local anesthesia in your lips to… Read more »
Patient Testimonial: Dental Smile Makeover
Lake Forest Dental Arts Patient Testimonial “Thank you for giving me the ‘Smile of My Dreams.’ My smile makeover consisting of porcelain dental crowns and dental implants has improved my appearance, increased my self-confidence, and has caused me to smile more often. This is readily apparent in photographs, as I am the one with the… Read more »
Patient Testimonial: Cosmetic Dentistry
Patient Testimonial for Lake Forest Dental Arts “I vividly remember when I was 16 years old, going to the dentist and having the dentist drill down two of my front teeth so that he could apply bonding materials. Since that time, I have had my bonding replaced on numerous occasions because, either the material cracked,… Read more »