Mary A. Merlo-Murison, DDS
Dental Services
Regular dental visits are essential to make sure oral health problems — from tooth decay to oral cancer — are detected and treated in a timely manner.
At our office, your oral health is our paramount concern.
We want to make sure your teeth stay healthy, function well and look great! From regular cleanings and exams to advanced restorative treatments, all of your routine dental needs can be met right here.
- Bonding, to repair small chips or cracks
- Cosmetic Dentistry, to give you the smile you've always wanted
- Crowns, to replace large amounts of lost tooth structure
- Dental Implants, for the longest-lasting tooth replacement available today
- Fillings, to make your teeth strong and healthy again
- Oral Cancer Screenings, to detect disease at a curable stage
- Orthodontic Minor Movement , to move teeth into the right position
- Periodontal (Gum) Disease Therapy, to prevent tooth loss
Bonding
We are proud of the ways in which dentistry can restore broken or decayed teeth to full beauty and function. One of the easiest and least expensive ways of doing this is with dental bonding.
Bonding uses tooth-colored materials to replace missing tooth structure or hide cosmetically unappealing minor defects in a tooth — chips, discoloration, and even minor spacing irregularities. Bonding materials are called “composite resins” because they contain a mixture of plastic and glass, which adds strength and translucency. The composite actually bonds, or becomes one, with the rest of the tooth.
Composite resins come in a variety of tooth shades for truly lifelike results. When bonding is done with a skilled hand and an artistic eye, it may be impossible to distinguish the bonded tooth from its neighbors. Though bonding will not last as long as a dental veneer, it also does not require the involvement of a dental laboratory and, most often, can be done without drilling of the tooth. It's a particularly good solution for teens, who often need to wait until their teeth have finished maturing before choosing a more permanent type of dental restoration.
Bonding
We are proud of the ways in which dentistry can restore broken or decayed teeth to full beauty and function. One of the easiest and least expensive ways of doing this is with dental bonding.
Bonding uses tooth-colored materials to replace missing tooth structure or hide cosmetically unappealing minor defects in a tooth — chips, discoloration, and even minor spacing irregularities. Bonding materials are called “composite resins” because they contain a mixture of plastic and glass, which adds strength and translucency. The composite actually bonds, or becomes one, with the rest of the tooth.
Composite resins come in a variety of tooth shades for truly lifelike results. When bonding is done with a skilled hand and an artistic eye, it may be impossible to distinguish the bonded tooth from its neighbors. Though bonding will not last as long as a dental veneer, it also does not require the involvement of a dental laboratory and, most often, can be done without drilling of the tooth. It's a particularly good solution for teens, who often need to wait until their teeth have finished maturing before choosing a more permanent type of dental restoration.
Cosmetic Dentistry
A smile is often the first feature we notice about a person. So if you don’t feel confident in your smile as it is right this moment, our Chicago Loop dental team can help you find the right cosmetic treatment option to help you get the beautiful smile you’ve always wanted.
Have you been thinking about making your smile brighter? Can’t stand that your front teeth are crowding each other? No matter what the reason is, you deserve to have a smile that makes you feel your best. Here at Mary A. Merlo-Murison, DDS, it is always our goal to make sure that we offer the best cosmetic dentistry services that fit everyone’s needs, goals, and budget.
We work together with our patients to map out a treatment plan that will guide them on the path to the smile of their dreams. Our experienced and caring dentist Dr. Mary A. Merlo-Murison loves nothing more than being able to give patients the smiles they’ve always wanted. Make those flaws disappear and get a smile that truly stuns. Here are just some of the ways that Dr. Merlo-Murison can improve your smile:
- Dental Bonding
- Teeth Whitening
- Dental Veneers
- Porcelain Veneers, for repairing larger chips and cracks, and reshaping teeth
- Professional Teeth Cleanings, to maintain good oral health
- Removable Dentures, to help you smile again
- Teeth Whitening, to brighten a faded or discolored smile
- TMJ/TMD Treatment, for chronic jaw pain
- Tooth Extractions, when a tooth is hopelessly damaged or decayed
- Sleep Apnea Appliances, to treat obstructive sleep apnea.