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Are You Eligible for Invisalign in St. Louis?

March 9, 2012 admin Archives, Featured Articles, Invisalign, Veneers

Invisalign is a highly sought after orthodontic treatment for a good reason. It yields exceptional results and allows users to straighten their teeth invisibly so that they don’t have to suffer through the embarrassment of traditional braces. Our St. Louis Invisalign dentist provides the treatment to teens and adults and has undergone specialized training that allows him to administer these popular orthodontic treatments for our thankful patients every day. As popular and effective as Invisalign is, it may not be the right choice for everyone. Invisalign is recommended for patients with teeth that have mild to moderate orthodontic issues.

How Do I Know If I Can Benefit From Invisalign?

So how would you know if you have a moderate orthodontic issue or a more serious one? The first step would be to schedule an appointment with Dr. Hill so that he can examine your bite, take x-rays, and evaluate your overall oral health. After this diagnosis he will be able to determine if you can benefit from Invisalign or recommend an alternative cosmetic or restorative procedure that meets your smile goals.

What Are My Options If Invisalign Is Not for Me?

Fortunately for St. Louis dental patients Dr. Hill and the staff at City Smiles are trained to administer dental treatments that can have you looking and feeling good. We also offer Six Month Smiles and Veneers, both cosmetic dentistry treatments that are designed to improve the appearance of your teeth with the added component of optimum oral health. Most patients will find that the treatments that we offer will satisfy whatever their smile goals are and allow them get on the path of perfect teeth and great dental health.

To learn more about Invisalign in St. Louis or to schedule a consultation please contact us today.

800.605.6471

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Smile Makeover Cost St Louis, MO

February 17, 2012 admin Archives, Featured Articles, Invisalign
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Smile Makeover Cost

Many of our St. Louis smile makeover patients ask us what the smile makeover procedure will cost. The truth about a smile makeover procedure is that there is no preset amount of cosmetic and restorative dentistry treatments that are needed to help the patient achieve their smile goals and thus putting a dollar amount on it is impossible. When a dentist tells you that the cost of a smile makeover ‘depends,’ they are not trying to side step the fact that the procedures involved may be expensive. They are letting the patient know that their individual needs will play into the cost and until those needs are determined the cost factor will be unanswered.

Determining Cost of Smile Makeover

Now that we have established that the smile makeover cost will be determined by the procedures that Dr. Hill and the patient determine are necessary to achieve their goals, we can discuss the process of evaluating the patient. If a patient comes into our office and says they want a complete smile makeover we then move on to a comprehensive dental examination of the state of the patient’s dental health and overall appearance factors. Often patients will have to undergo restorative treatments such as Invisalign, dental crowns or dental implants before they can have a full on aesthetic makeover. Restorative dentistry procedures also can have cosmetic advantages to them and Dr. Hill will take these into consideration during the treatment plan.

A patient should try to remember that a smile makeover will take into account dental health as well as their overall appearance. For example, Dr. Hill will incorporate techniques into a patients’ smile makeover that complement the eyes, lips, hair, and facial features of a patient. As the smile is generally the first thing a person notices about you, it is important that the process seeks to achieve facial harmony or balance with the rest of the patients overall appearance.

A smile makeover procedure can take into account budget restrictions. Dr. Hill can help patients work through any financial limitations they have to help them get the smile of their dreams. We also offer dental financing and extended payment plans.

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City Smiles Dentist Dr. Chris Hill Helps Our Veterans

November 10, 2011 admin Archives, Events, Featured Articles
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Happy Veterans Day from City Smiles

Dr. Chris Hill is proud to help our troops by providing them free dental care as part of the Academy of Comprehensive Esthetics (ACE) “A Soldiers Smile” charity events. These events are designed to help soldiers who may not be eligible for dental health care treatments get the care they deserve. The event kicked off this past weekend in Scottsdale, AZ and marks the first of many ACE happenings in which they will be giving back to the community. The A Soldiers Smile event was created after the association found out that there were troops who were being denied dental care due to restrictions that are in place within government health care laws.

The restrictions limit our troop’s access to certain types of dental care that is necessary for them to maintain their dental health and live pain free. The truth is the law has restrictions on providing health care for veterans based on their condition in or out of service and their income level. This is sad to hear as these servicemen and women endanger their lives by spending time in violent countries and away from their families only to return and be denied access to appropriate health care.

Instead of waiting for our government to implement changes to these laws Dr. Hill and other ACE dentists have decided to take a proactive stance and provide restorative and cosmetic dentistry treatments to select soldiers who are in need of a reason to smile. These treatments are designed to help the soldiers improve their oral health and give them beautiful smiles that they can be confident with.

Celebrity talk show host and esteemed Navy veteran Montel Williams is endorsing the events and has already discussed the ACE dentists and the event on national TV. Stayed tuned for more information on these events and remember to thank our troops for Veteran’s Day this Friday November 11th.

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Why Zoom Teeth Whitening?

October 5, 2011 admin Featured Articles, Teeth Whitening
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Zoom Teeth Whitening

At City Smiles we offer Zoom Teeth Whitening as one of the quickest and safest ways to effectively whiten teeth. The treatment is popular that patients often ask for it by name. Zoom utilizes a patented formula that works in conjunction with a whitening lamp to brighten teeth in about an hour.

The Zoom procedure is fairly simple and patients can expect to leave with noticeably brighter teeth in one convenient office visit. First, we will prepare your teeth for the treatment and cover your lips and gums so that only teeth are exposed. Then we apply the Zoom whitening gel to your teeth. The gel works with the light to gently penetrate the stains and discoloration on your teeth. While the formula works on your teeth you are free to relax knowing that your teeth will soon be considerably whiter. We repeat the last step three times so that patients receive the most outstanding results. After you are done you go home with a whiter, brighter smile that only took a short period of time in our office.

Zoom Whitening is popular because it is convenient and it works quickly to remove discoloration from your teeth. A whiter smile can improve your self-confidence and has the added comfort of being administered by a dental professional. The results are long-lasting and immediate, averaging about eight shades brighter for each patient.

We also offer take-home whitening kits that allow you to whiten your teeth at your own convenience. These kits are comprised of customized bleaching trays and whitening gels that you pour into the tray before use. These kits take a week or two before the ultimate results are yielded but are less expensive than Zoom and we find that our City Smiles patients like having the option between the two methods. To learn more about teeth whitening or to schedule an appointment contact us today.

 

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