Deerfield Cosmetic Dentist Wishes You A Happy 4th of July

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FireworksAre you ready to celebrate the “red, white, and blue” tomorrow? Independence day (4th of July) is a sacred American holiday. It’s also a great chance to enjoy time with family and friends in the sunshine. Good food, fun, and fireworks are sure to abound. In honor of July 4th, your Deerfield cosmetic dentist, Dr. Brent Engelberg, would like to discuss some reds, whites, and blues of dentistry.

Red Gums

There are sometimes no obvious symptoms with early gum disease, which is unfortunate since it effects such a large portion of our population. Nearly 80% of adults in America are thought to have some level of periodontal disease. One of the very earliest markers of gingivitis, however, is red, puffy, and possibly bleeding gum tissue. If you notice any of these issues, make an (more…)

Northbrook Cosmetic Dentist Offers History of Porcelain

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PorcelainWhile you may not give a lot of thought to porcelain (used in several dental procedures) the versatile material has a fairly fascinating history. It all started with the Tang dynasty in China. Ceramic materials had quite the learning curve due to the high temperatures necessary to harden them in the firing process. Porcelain is a clay comprised of kaolin and petuntse. Did you ever hear your mother or grandmother speak about her “fine China?” The origination of porcelain in China is where that phrase came from. Northbrook cosmetic dentist, Dr. Brent Engelberg, will speak more about porcelain, which is extremely important to cosmetic dentistry.

Porcelain In Your Household

Beautiful, delicate looking vases, dishes, and decorative items have been made out of porcelain for all of those years since the Tang dynasty. As time went on, the practice of using porcelain to create all of these household items began to spread throughout the world. In spite of branching out, fine Chinese porcelain is still considered to be the measure of high quality. Eventually, the decorative nature combined with the strength of porcelain saw the material used in American bathrooms, for everything from the tiles on the floor and shower, to sinks and bathtubs, and of course, the ever important toilet.

Porcelain in Dentistry (more…)

Fun and Fascinating Dental Facts from Northwest Chicago Suburbs Cosmetic Dentist

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FactsHappy Friday!  It’s the end of another week, and you may have some fun summer weekend plans. If you’re watching that clock tick away, and trying to fill the few hours left of work, perhaps we can entertain (and educate you) for just a few minutes. Your Northwest Chicago suburbs cosmetic dentist, Dr. Brent Engelberg, would like to share some fun and/or interesting facts about dentistry.

Interesting Dental Facts from Dr. Engelberg

Fact #1: Smiling Habits Vary Amongst Gender and Age Who do you think smiles more? Men, women, or children? If you guessed that kids flash their grins more freely with their carefree lifestyles, you are correct. Children smile roughly 400 times every day. Women trail behind, smiling on an average of 62 times every day. That’s still a lot better than their male counterparts, who only tend to smile about eight times in a 24 hour period. (more…)

Elk Grove Cosmetic Dentist Answers Same-day Crown Questions

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SmilingGroupWhen you’re starving and short on time, fast food is a huge temptation. Within a few minutes, you can pull up, order, pay, and have food-in-hand without even getting out of your car. And the food is relatively inexpensive. What’s a better overall deal than that? Yet, we instinctively know (and if not, we’re told time and again by the media, medical talk shows, literature, family and friends) that regular fast food is simply not the best laid plan for our long term health. Fast? Yes. A recipe for longevity, health, and satisfaction? Probably not.

This is a fitting parallel to one-visit crowns. Why take a minimum of two visits for a custom-fitted porcelain dental crown when you can have one in a single appointment? Unfortunately, just as with fast food, the advantages come along with disadvantages. Dr. Brent Engelberg, your Elk Grove cosmetic dentist will answer some of his patient’s most frequently asked questions about CEREC and E4D.

FAQs About One-Visit Crowns

Q1. What does CEREC stand for?

A1. CEREC is an acronym for Chairside Economical Restorations of Esthetic Ceramic. E4D is another similar CAD/CAM system for providing patients crowns in a single visit.

Q2. What does a one-visit crown entail?

A2. CEREC and E4D are computer design tools and milling machines for dental crowns, all rolled into one. By eliminating the need to send your specifications to a ceramist, the dentist can measure, prepare, and fabricate your dental crown without you ever having to leave the office. (more…)