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Naperville Dentist on Composite White Fillings

Naperville Dentist Explains the Benefits of Tooth-Colored Fillings

David Newkirk, DDS – a Naperville cosmetic dentist – lists the many functional and aesthetic advantages of tooth-colored (or composite white) fillings. Naperville, IL – Dr. David Newkirk, a cosmetic dentist in Naperville, states that tooth-colored fillings have largely replaced amalgam fillings in recent years. Also referred to as composite white fillings, tooth-colored fillings are made of a sturdy composite resin that can be closely matched to a patient’s teeth. […]

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Naperville Dentist Shares Common Misconceptions About Dental Veneers

Naperville Dentist Debunks Four Myths About Porcelain Veneers

David R. Newkirk, DDS, a cosmetic dentist in Naperville, IL, debunks four myths about porcelain veneers – a widely-celebrated example of cosmetic dentistry. Naperville, IL – Dr. David R. Newkirk, a Naperville cosmetic dentist with three decades of experience, notes that porcelain veneers have become increasingly popular in recent years as a cosmetic dental solution. According to Dr. Newkirk, these thin shells of porcelain are custom-designed to fit over the […]

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Bridges vs. Implants: Which Is Right For Me?

When it comes to replacing missing teeth, dental implants and dental bridges are two popular options. Both treatments can offer effective solutions, but they differ in terms of procedure, longevity, maintenance, and pricing. Below, our cosmetic dentist – David R. Newkirk, DDS – compares these two popular tooth replacement options. The placement of a dental bridge involves using adjacent teeth as anchors to support the replacement tooth or teeth. The […]

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Naperville cosmetic dentist compares the benefits of teeth whitening and veneers.

Veneers vs. Whitening: Naperville Cosmetic Dentist Explains When to Consider Which

For patients interested in brightening their smile and reducing discoloration, Dr. David Newkirk, a Naperville cosmetic dentist, compares the benefits of two of the most popular treatments at his practice: porcelain veneers and teeth whitening. Naperville, IL – As a renowned Naperville cosmetic dentist, David Newkirk, DDS is proficient in numerous techniques to enhance the smile. In his professional experience, while patients seek cosmetic dentistry treatments to combat a number […]

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Naperville cosmetic dentist on implants and other tooth replacement options

Naperville Cosmetic Dentist Discusses Replacement Options for Missing Teeth

Naperville implant dentist David Newkirk, DDS lists some of the most sought-after options to replace missing teeth and restore oral function.  Naperville, IL – According to Dr. David Newkirk – a Naperville cosmetic dentist with nearly three decades in practice – missing teeth are a widespread problem in the United States. “Even a single missing tooth can adversely affect both oral function and the appearance of the smile,” he states, […]

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How to Fix a Chipped Tooth

A chipped tooth can be the result of several factors, including injuries, accidents, tooth decay, or simply biting down too hard when eating. Regardless of the cause, anyone who’s suffered from a chipped tooth knows this condition can both cause discomfort and disrupt the quality of the smile. Thankfully, chipped teeth are generally treatable in the hands of a top cosmetic dentist like David R. Newkirk, DDS. With nearly 30 […]

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His Full Mouth Reconstruction is Going Badly

I need some help. I am having a full-mouth reconstruction done with a mixture of crowns and bridges along with one dental implant. The temporary ones seemed fine, but somewhere between there and the permanent restorations something went wrong. Some of my teeth are hitting each other and some aren’t. My jaw seems slanted and hurts all the time. I talked to my dentist about it but all he wants […]

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before and after dental bonding on a chipped tooth

How Do I Whiten My Dental Bonding?

I have had dental bonding for a bit over six months. It is already picking up stains. What is the best whitening gel for dental bonding? Caroline Dear Caroline, By whitening gel, I am assuming you mean a teeth whitening brand. Unfortunately, even professional teeth whitening will only work on natural tooth structure. It does not help with any type of dental work, including dental bonding. A lot of what […]

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porcelain crown being placed on a tooth

Crowns Don’t Match My Teeth

I have a disaster going on that I don’t know how to handle. My two front teeth had zirconia crowns put on them by my dentist. They didn’t match very well and he realized that so he sent me to a prosthodontist, which he said was an expert in tooth restorations. I was excited about that, but it ended up being worse than my original dentist. I used some dental […]

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An illustration of a dental implant next to a natural tooth.

Sinus Perforation During Dental Implants

I had a dental implant placed and things did not go as expected. The bone never integrated with the dental implant so he had to remove it. He did tell me that the sinus cavity had been perforated by a few millimeters, but that it was a common thing to happen. The one thing I don’t understand is why he didn’t give me an antibiotic until I developed an infection, […]

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