Your First Visit to Our Practice

So you’ve scheduled your first visit? At Exceptional Dentistry in Dixon, IL, we strive to provide exceptional, affordable and professional dental care in a welcoming, relaxing environment

So you’ve scheduled your first visit? At Exceptional Dentistry, we strive to provide exceptional, affordable and professional dental care in a welcoming, relaxing environment. We believe that our patients deserve quality time with our staff and dentist so that we can completely understand their ultimate smile goals and prior dental health history. We also spend time with each patient during their first visit to ensure we can properly educate them about their oral health, discuss any conditions they may have, and recommend possible treatments for such conditions so they can always make informed and sound decisions in regards to their oral health and treatment.

What to Expect During Your First Visit

At your first visit at our dental practice, we will review your oral health history and discuss it with you. We will then take digital images of your teeth and mouth so that we can thoroughly examine your current dental health alongside a comprehensive dental examination. Based on your oral health, we may discuss treatments that are recommended to resolve any issues.

Before your dentist performs any treatments, we will discuss your diagnosis, treatment options, and financing and insurance benefits. We always try to make sure each of our patients can make an educated and informed choice when it comes to oral health and professional dental care.

At Exceptional Dentistry, we are dedicated to helping our patients achieve and maintain optimal oral health. Give us a call today to schedule your first visit.

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Experienced Doctors

Looking for a dentist in Dixon, IL? Our highly knowledgeable dentists have 35+ years of combined experience; at our Dixon dental office, you're always in good hands.

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Modernized Dental Care

Our Dixon dentists continuously use advanced and proven dental methods to ensure you receive the highest quality care.

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Family-Oriented Practice

Dental care isn't just for adults; it's for kids too! Our dentists in Dixon, IL are happy to treat younger patients.

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Emergency Dental Care

Emergencies won't wait for you; you shouldn't have to wait either. Our dentists in 61021 offer same-day treatments for dental emergencies!

The Benefits of Dental Bonding

There are a variety of benefits of having dental bonding applied to your teeth. It will produce immediate results in improving the look of your teeth and smile. This will be appreciated if you have struggled with cracked or chipped teeth and are anxious to get them corrected. Another benefit is that the dental bonding will actually strengthen the tooth. When you have a cracked tooth, it is more susceptible to bacteria, infection, and progressive damage.

Restoring the shape of a chipped or cracked tooth means that some natural strength will also be restored. Another benefit is that it is so quick and immediate. Dental bonding treatments can be easily completed at one appointment with Exceptional Dentistry, which means you will enjoy your restored smile immediately. You can also have any dental bonding touched up at future dental visits if the dental bonding shows wear, or if it even needs to be replaced.

The Dental Bonding Procedure

First, your trained team at Exceptional Dentistry will use a shade guide to select the proper shade of resin that will match the natural color of the tooth. Before applying the bonding material, the actual area of the tooth to be treated is roughened and then lightly coated with a special conditioning liquid so the bonding material will adhere to the enamel surface. When the tooth is ready, our creative team will then apply the putty-like resin to your tooth and sculpt, shape, and mold it to the desired shape. Next the completed material is hardened with ultraviolet light. When the resin is set, we will finish any perfecting touches, such as additional shaping and the final polishing of the newly bonded tooth.

It usually takes only around 30 minutes to an hour to successfully complete the dental bonding treatment. If you need several teeth treated, it may take more than one visit to complete. Since most tooth bonding procedures never require any local anesthesia, you can return to your normal daily activities immediately.

The Life Expectancy of Dental Bonding

Dental bonding is not always a permanent restoration, but it certainly can last quite some time. If you care for the restoration properly, and if you visit Exceptional Dentistry on a regular and consistent basis for dental exams and touch-ups, dental bonding can last for decades.

Taking proper care of your teeth will extend the life of your bonded tooth. Common suggestions include:

  • Brushing your teeth at least twice a day and flossing daily, using proper technique for both.
  • Avoiding biting ice, hard candy, and food.
  • Do not bite your fingernails.
  • Avoid coffee, tea, tobacco, and dark fruits for the first few days after your treatment to avoid stains.
  • Schedule your regular exams and dental cleanings every six months.

Call us if you accidentally chip or break the bonding material, or if you feel any rough or sharp edges of the bonded tooth. If your teeth are severely damaged, your dental bonding might need to be replaced with another more permanent restoration at a later date.

Dental Bonding versus Veneers

Dental bonding is perfect for simple cosmetic improvements that do not have a significant impact on the function of your teeth or gums. Chips, cracks, or gaps are the most frequent and common cosmetic issues that dental bonding will correct. Bonding differs from veneers because veneers are fabricated and created in a dental lab and fabricated of layered glass ceramics. The veneer is designed to both look and feel like your natural tooth, and it adheres to your tooth with dental cement.

Your Satisfaction Make Our Services Exceptional

The entire staff at Exceptional Dentistry pays deliberate attention to all details when it comes to providing you with superior dental care. We will review your oral health history, capture digital images to document continued history, and always discuss any diagnosis, treatment options, and financing and insurance benefits. We want you to make educated and informed decisions about your dental care. If a dental bonding treatment is a possible solution for your oral health care and improving your smile, give our office a call at 815-288-4731. We are also easy to find at 724 N. Brinton Ave, Dixon, Il, 61021. We treat all patients as family with exceptional treatment.