Dr. David McWhinnie Provides Smile Transformations with Porcelain Veneers

Skokie, IL general dentist and cosmetic dentist, Dr. David McWhinnie, is helping patients finally get the smile they’ve always dreamed of without wires, needles, or surgery. With porcelain veneers, Dr. McWhinnie can craft a new smile for patients that conceals the existing cracks, chips, discoloration, or asymmetry of their teeth. Continue reading →

Sep 10, 2014 /prREACH/ -- Skokie, IL general dentist and cosmetic dentist, Dr. David McWhinnie, is helping patients finally get the smile they’ve always dreamed of without wires, needles, or surgery. With porcelain veneers, Dr. McWhinnie can craft a new smile for patients that conceals the existing cracks, chips, discoloration, or asymmetry of their teeth.

Porcelain veneers differ from traditional veneers by being much stronger and much thinner, providing patients with a more natural look for their new smile. Additionally, the preparation for porcelain veneers doesn’t require any removal or etching of the natural teeth, consequently eliminating the need for needles and anesthetic in the process.

“We see a large number of adult patients at our practice who take good care of their teeth and have healthy smiles, but they just aren’t happy with the cracks and chips that their smile has, or other concerns like gaps, minor crowding, discoloration, or misshapen teeth,” said Dr. David McWhinnie. “Porcelain veneers are one of the best way to conceal these issues that concern patients, and give them a brand new smile in just one or two office visits that they can be proud of for years to come.”

Porcelain veneers are designed to be extremely thin, yet extraordinarily strong to provide the patient with several years of improved aesthetics. The veneer, which is about the thickness of an eggshell, is attached to the front of the tooth painlessly, providing the patient with an entirely new look.

Dr. McWhinnie works closely with each patient during their initial visit to determine what they want their new smile to look like. The patient can specify what shape they want their teeth to be for their new smile, as well as the particular shade of smile—whether they want a gleaming white Hollywood white smile, or a more natural, pearly white smile. Impressions of the patient’s teeth are taken during the first visit, after which the molds are sent to an external lab for the creation of the actual veneers. On the second visit, the new veneers are placed on the patient’s teeth and they can return home with a brand new smile.

Porcelain veneers are a more effective option for patients who don’t want to wait for months to complete minor orthodontic treatment, or for those who want a more affordable option to more extensive treatment or surgery. When cared for properly, porcelain veneers can last for more than 20 years. Because porcelain veneers don’t require permanent alterations to the natural tooth during the preparation phase, they are also completely reversible if the patient decides at any time to remove them.

In addition to providing new smiles with porcelain veneers, Dr. McWhinnie is also a certified Invisalign dentist in Skokie, IL to help patients get straighter smiles without wires or brackets. Additionally, he offers teeth whitening in Skokie, IL for patients who want an extremely affordable and fast way to improve the look of their smile.

To learn more about the instant smile transformations and dental restorations in Skokie, IL that Dr. David McWhinnie offers for local patients, please visit http://smilesofskokie.com/.