VELscope
All adults should have an annual VELscope exam because a quarter of oral cancer victims are non-smokers, don’t drink, and have no lifestyle factors to heighten their oral cancer risk!
Here at Metro Square Dental Associates, we believe in investing in the technology to keep you healthy! That is why we offer the VELscope exam when you see our dental hygienists. The screening involves use of a special light to illuminate abnormal cells so that they appear distinctly different from the surrounding normal tissue.
We don’t hear much about oral cancer, but 34,000 patients will be diagnosed in 2009. Only half of patients diagnosed with oral cancer will survive longer than five years. Because it is often detected in the later stages, oral cancer’s mortality rate is higher than that of cervical cancer, Hodgkin’s disease, brain, liver, kidney, or ovarian cancer. Treatment for oral cancer often causes disfiguration and lessens the patient’s quality of life. When found and treated in the early stages the condition has an 80 to 90-percent cure rate, so call and schedule an appointment!
LUMINEERS® Porcelain Veneers......
Makes Painful Veneers Unnecessary
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LUMINEERS® BY CERINATE® are porcelain veneers that offer the painless way to a permanently whiter and perfectly aligned smile. Your LUMINEERS dentist can apply these contact lens-thin “smile shapers” to teeth without any grinding or shaving, transforming teeth into a naturally beautiful smile that looks perfect for every individual. LUMINEERS can even be placed over existing crown or bridgework without having to replace them.
LUMINEERS are contact lens-thin and are placed over existing teeth without having to remove painful tooth structure (unlike traditional veneers.) LUMINEERS is the painless, permanent cosmetic solution for stained, chipped, discolored or misaligned teeth. LUMINEERS can only be made from patented Cerinate porcelain unavailable anywhere other than the Cerinate Smile Design Studio. In just 2-3 visits to your LUMINEERS dentist , Dr. Cohen in Vernon Hills, and you can have a custom-made smile that is clinically proven to last over 20 years - and it is completely reversible since your natural tooth structure is still intact! Get your perfect smile today!
Invisalign
Using the latest advances in 3-D computer technology, We can
provide you with a carefully produced series of customized Invisalign® aligners. Each set of aligners is worn for about two weeks, moving your teeth gradually - week by week, millimeter bymillimeter - until the intended results are attained. Invisalign® has three advantages over metal braces. First, they are virtually invisible. Second, they are completely removable, which allows you to eat whatever you want. Third, they are more comfortable and have no metal to irritate your mouth. The duration of treatment depends on the severity of your case; however, the average length is about 12 months. If you would like to learn more about revolutionary Invisalign® technology give our office in Vernon Hills a call.
DIAGNOdent®
We all know that catching cavities early is best. But did you know that the traditional way of detecting cavities—a lot of poking and prodding—is not only uncomfortable, but only successful 50 to 75 percent of the time? Fortunately, DIAGNOdent® is a much more accurate and sensitive tool used in detecting even the smallest cavities, or the ones that “hide” along fissure lines or inside the biting surfaces of your teeth.
DIAGNOdent® is an advanced diagnostic tool that uses a simple laser diode to examine teeth for cavities, uncovering decay without invasive techniques or X-rays. DIAGNOdent® is both more comfortable and more precise in detecting cavities compared to earlier techniques. This tool also makes it easy for dentists to monitor suspicious areas in your mouth without repeated X-rays or harm to tissues.
The Cosmetic Dentistry Institute offers advanced dental technology, including precision-milled porcelain crowns. Contact us today in Vernon Hills to learn more about our technology or to schedule an appointment.
Zoom!® Advanced Power Teeth Whitening
Dazzling white teeth aren’t just for movie stars anymore. Vernon Hills may be a long way from Hollywood, but it’s still expected that everyone’s pearly whites be as white as they can be. A shiny white smile makes a great first impression and can make you look more youthful. Unfortunately, the environment is full of substances that can stain our teeth—from coffee to red wine to tobacco. Discolored teeth normally come with aging, but luckily, there are a variety of teeth whitening systems that can lift these stains. Zoom!® Advanced Power Teeth Whitening is one of the best, and we are proud to offer this great teeth whitening system at our offices in Vernon Hills.
Zoom!® Advanced Power Teeth Whitening makes the whitening process even easier for our patients who wish to add dazzle to their smiles. Zoom!2® is an improvement on the already spectacular Zoom!® Advanced Power Teeth Whitening system, which has become a favorite in-office bleaching treatment. Zoom!® Advanced Power Teeth Whitening is conducted in our office and typically whitens teeth nine to 12 shades. It is a safe and easy process that uses a specially formulated gel and a special lamp that activates the gel, lifting even years-old stains. If you’re interested in Zoom!® Advanced Power Teeth Whitening, call our office in Vernon Hills for a consultation today!
Vernon Hills Dentist, Dr. Jeffrey Cohen and the Metro Square Dental Associates are dedicated to excellence in general dentistry such as cleanings, restorations, and maintenance. Serving the surrounding cities of Mundelein, Libertyville, Buffalo Grove, Deerfield, Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, Mettawa, Long Grove, Wheeling, Riverwoods and Lincolnshire.