Hannibal Cosmetic Dentist | Dr. Janes

Perhaps you have seen a smile makeover done on a television program and if so you may have formed the impression that they are a routine. They are far from being a routine. Your smile makeover has never yet been done because every smile makeover is individual.

Dr. Janes would first talk to you in a consultation to learn what might be bothering you about your teeth. He would answer your questions and listen to your concerns. When you are ready he will do a full dental examination and assess your overall dental health.

Planning Your Smile Makeover
If there are any dental health issues, Dr. Janes will address those first. This will create a solid foundation for the cosmetic enhancements. He will discuss each specific procedure that could be part of your smile makeover.

• Replacing metal fillings with white fillings – not only are metal fillings unsightly, they are also destructive in the long run. The metal expands and contracts with hot and cold substances. The filling remains in place by exerting outward pressure on the tooth and will eventually fracture it. Old metal fillings show through the enamel, discoloring the entire tooth. You can have them replaced with white composite fillings or with porcelain inlays or onlays and your smile will be vastly better for it.
• Porcelain veneers – a quick and easy way to deal with defects in the front teeth, such as uneven sizing, gaps, stains and chips. The veneers are designed and shaped so as to enhance the evenness, color and alignment of the most visible teeth in your smile. Once they are attached to the teeth’s front surfaces, they are a permanent upgrade for your whole facial appearance.
• Teeth Whitening – an effective and fast way to brighten your whole smile. You can have this done in our office, whitening your teeth up to 12 shades lighter, or you can use a customized take-home kit that we will prepare for you. This may not give results as dramatic as the in-office procedure, but it is done at your convenience, perhaps while you sleep.

There are more procedures too, that can be incorporated into your individual smile makeover. You and Dr. Janes can plan the right sequence for your procedures and we will be happy to help you with financing.

Please call or email our cosmetic dentistry office today to schedule your personal consultation. We serve Hannibal, Ladue and St. Louis, Missouri, and Quincy, Illinois.