OUR SERVICES

River Forest Teeth Whitening, Dental Implants, Veneers

From whitening to contouring, to children's dental care, Dr Hartmann is equipped to handle all your cosmetic dentistry needs. To help you understand your options, we've included descriptions of our leading services on this page.

Initial Oral Examination
Your initial oral examination includes a visual examination, charting, periodontal probing, diagnosis and treatment recommendations. We will also take x-rays, which includes the panoramic x-ray for proper diagnosis of the anterior (front) and posterior (back) teeth as well as the bite-wing x-ray series for proper diagnosis of proximal decay of posterior teeth.

Implants
Implants are synthetic structures that are placed in the area of the tooth normally occupied by the root. Implants are anchored to the jawbone or metal framework on the bone and act as a foundation for an artificial tooth or permanent bridge. In some cases, implants can be used to attach dentures. Read More...

Veneers
Veneers are thin pieces of porcelain or plastic cemented over the front of your teeth to change their color or shape. Veneers are used on teeth with uneven surfaces or are chipped, discolored, oddly shaped, unevenly spaced or crooked. Read More...

Crowns and Bridges
Crowns are synthetic caps, usually made of a material like porcelain, placed on the top of a tooth. Crowns are typically used to restore a tooth's function and appearance following a restorative procedure such as a root canal. When decay in a tooth has become so advanced that large portions of the tooth must be removed, crowns are often used to restore the tooth. Read More...

Teeth Whitening
Whitening procedures have effectively restored the smile of people with stained, dull, or discolored teeth.The darker tissue of your teeth, the dentin, can become exposed as the outer layer of enamel is worn away by the effects of aging or things like caffeine and tobacco. Read More...

ViziLite Oral Cancer Screening
ViziLite is an Oral Screening that can help the dental professional to find abnormalities in the mouth that could be precancerous or even cancer.  When found early, oral cancer treatment is less invasive and far more effective.  Statistically, ONE AMERICAN DIES EVERY HOUR FROM ORAL CANCER.  Our office now offers you the chance to have an annual  screening to help catch abnormalities early.  Knowing that the risk groups include: Patients age 40 and older (95% of all cases); Patients ages 18-39 when combined with Tobacco, Chronic Alcohol consumption or Oral HPV infection; and Patients age 65 and older with lifestyle risk factors.  Please note that 25% of oral cancers occur in people who DO NOT SMOKE and have NO OTHER RISK FACTORS,  We are happy to bill your dental insurance carrier, if applicable.  If it is not covered, we can provide you with a form you can submit to medical.   You can decide, is 5 minutes and a nomimal charge worth catching a potential killer early?  We hope you think so as we do.  We can provide you more information on your next appointment.  

Root Canal Therapy

Root canals are tiny passageways that branch off from beneath the top of the tooth, coursing their way vertically downward, until they reach the tip of the root. Read More...

Toothaches
Simple toothaches can often be relieved by rinsing the mouth to clear it of debris and other matter. Sometimes, a toothache can be caused or aggravated by a piece of debris lodged between the tooth and another tooth. Avoid placing an aspirin between your tooth and gum to relieve pain, because the dissolving aspirin can actually harm your gum tissue. Read More...

Dental Emergencies
Our goal is to help you to minimize the risk of emergency treatment. This is why we commit a generous amont of time designing a Lifetime Treatment Plan that will help you to offset the possibility of unforseen pain or tooth breakage. Read More...