TMJ pain is multifactorial, meaning caused by multiple factors. Both men and women experience TMJ, though they can trend toward different causes. For example, more men tend to grind their teeth while more women tend to clench their teeth and jaw. Different nightguards are required...
A TMJ dentist can identify clenching by the strength and tightness of the muscles in your jaw, face, and neck. For grinding, we look at how worn down your teeth are - particularly the back molars....
There are 10 different types of Night Guards and if you’re using the wrong one, it can actually make your TMJ pain worse rather than better. This is particularly true if you clench your teeth and are using a grinding Night Guard. That’s why it’s...
TMJ pain can have a wide range of causes, which is why we start with a 45-60 minute examination. Identifying both the root cause and the cause of the pain itself are both important. For example, stress is often a root cause of TMJ pain...
A smile makeover is exactly what it sounds like! We work with you to give your smile, and your confidence, a boost! That could be as simple as teeth whitening or involve multiple techniques to achieve the smile that perfectly fits your face. ...
It depends on the individual and the service. For example, a simple teeth whitening could be as little as a single 30 minute application. However, a full service teeth whitening would be 90 minutes and, if we added enamel repair, it would be three two...
Dr. Margaret Mitchell is the best cosmetic dentist in Chicago. She has decades of experience, is a nationally recognized leader in cosmetic dentistry, and has been featured in over 300 publications including the New York Times and Oprah. ...
The most common cosmetic dentistry services are teeth whitening, Invisalign, and dental veneers. With a combination of these services, we are able to help most clients achieve their perfect smile. In some cases full mouth reconstruction is called for. ...
As long as your mouth is healthy, cosmetic dentistry can fix most cosmetic issues. For example: Teeth whitening can brighten your smile. Invisalign can straighten crooked teeth or correct your bite. Dental veneers can address chipped, cracked, or discolored teeth, as well as address any...
Anyone who thinks they are. Everyone is a candidate for cosmetic dentistry because we can make anyone’s smile better. There can be so much improvement you can hardly tell it’s the same person. ...
Teeth whitening will almost always lead to some amount of tooth sensitivity. This sensitivity can be reduced by up to 80% with a good desensitization regime, like ours, before the treatment. However, there are a few groups of people who should avoid teeth whitening. If you...
The cost of teeth whitening is different for every case. You can get phenomenal results for $100-2,500. Most cases are around $400-500. Effectively, the more rounds you need, the more expensive it will be. Even at the high end, when compared to the cost of veneers,...
The best way to determine that is to make an appointment! Call us at (312) 642-1014 or schedule an appointment online. In general, yellow stains come out the best though black stains can also be removed....
When discussing teeth whitening, dentists measure results in “shades.” A shade is the smallest difference a human eye can detect between two colors. Most people who get professional teeth whitening get 2-9 shades whiter. As you might expect, 2 shades is noticeable but subtle, while 9...
At Mitchell Dental Spa, we can solve the challenge you are having with overcrowding using several methods. The most common orthodontic option is wearing an expander. This can be done when straightening teeth with braces or Invisalign®. An expander pushes the arch outward so that...
For most patients living in the Chicago IL area, the procedure takes around twelve months. The exact timeframe will depend on your situation, and only our team can tell you how long they will need to be worn. Overall, the treatment time can be less...
Yes, you will need checkups, though they will be less frequent than traditional braces. Patients will need to see us for checkups to ensure that teeth are moving like they are supposed to. Fortunately, since the aligners are made at the beginning of the procedure, these...
Some patients need to wear attachments or ridges in order to ensure that their teeth move into place perfectly. An attachment is a clear bump that is made of an enamel colored composite and secured to the teeth. Bumps on your aligners will grip them in...
We recommend that patients remove their aligner and rinse it with warm water on a daily basis. You may also want to brush them with a soft toothbrush....
Because Invisalign retainers are not “off-the-shelf” items, there isn’t a set price and each patient will have a different treatment length. However, a good ballpark estimate is in the range of $2,995-4,995 total. This is comparable to, or even cheaper than, traditional metal braces, which...