What is it about your smile that you wish you could improve? At our St. Louis area office, our highly trained cosmetic dentists, Eric Klumb, DDS and Mike Menolascino, DDS, and entire staff are experts at creating terrific smiles. We work hard to understand your desires and then meld them with your dental needs. Whether it’s composite bonding, orthodontics, SureSmile, bleaching, or laser gum treatment, we have the experience and expertise you deserve.
As our before-and-after photos show, we pride ourselves on meticulous attention to detail. Look at the way we strive to make the restorations look natural, while working to meet the smile goals of our patients. We have a rare blend of state-of-the-art technology and years of experience to make the results of our smile makeovers some of the best you can hope for. We know that the most important aspect of our job is to listen carefully to our patients to be sure that we work to meet their cosmetic goals. We understand that each patient is unique, and it is our sincere desire to provide you with beautiful results and a new reason to smile!
We offer a wide variety of procedures, and we are not limited in our scope of treatment and choices. If you have any questions about any of the procedures listed on our website, or if you would like to schedule a consultation, contact our office today.
Teeth Whitening
Over time, many things we consume can contribute to yellow, brown, or gray stains on the teeth. Wine, coffee, tobacco use, and the natural aging process are just a few causes of discolored teeth. We can help brighten your smile by several shades in as little as one hour. We offer two treatment options at our office: ZOOM!® in-office teeth whitening and the Day White® take-home system. Cosmetic bleaching can be one of the most cost effective, quickest ways to dramatically improve and brighten your smile. Depending on your cosmetic needs and lifestyle, Drs. Menolascino and Klumb can determine which treatment plan is best for you to get rid of the stains and discoloration on your teeth for a whiter, brighter, healthier-looking smile.
Porcelain Veneers
If you are unhappy with your smile due to cracks or chips in your teeth, gaps, discoloration, or poor alignment, porcelain veneers can be a great way to improve your smile’s appearance. They offer a natural-looking solution to help brighten and reshape your smile. We offer a variety of options at our practice, including CEREC® veneers, and composite veneers. Your specific aesthetic wishes, as well as the color, position, and bite of your teeth will help us to create an individualized treatment plan. Your veneers will be custom-made to best fit your needs.
Smile Makeovers
A dazzling, radiant smile can help you feel more confident and make a lasting first impression in your daily interactions. If you are struggling with several dental imperfections such as stains, chips, gaps, crooked teeth, or missing teeth, there is no reason for you to feel embarrassed by your smile.
If you haven’t taken care of your dental issues because you think you will have to endure unattractive metal braces, painful procedures, and a long, uncomfortable process, you may be in luck. We can help you create the smile you’ve always dreamed about safely and relatively quickly through a smile makeover. Our dentists can combine a variety of cosmetic and restorative dental treatments, including teeth whitening, SureSmile, tooth-colored fillings, porcelain veneers, and dental implants for a complete smile makeover. Let us help you create the smile you’ve always desired.
Gum Reshaping
Are you feeling self-conscious or embarrassed by excessive gum tissue along your teeth, also known as a “gummy smile?” We can correct this with a gum reshaping procedure designed to make the gum-to-tooth ratio more proportional and create a more balanced smile. Gum reshaping is a minimally-invasive procedure that uses a soft tissue laser to gently recontour the gums.
A local anesthetic may be administered to minimize any pain and discomfort during treatment, although most patients say they do not experience any discomfort and can enjoy watching television during the procedure. The laser is targeted directly at the gums to reshape them and remove any excess tissue, without harming the teeth or other surrounding mouth tissue. Some swelling and bleeding may occur following the procedure, but this generally subsides quickly. Gum reshaping typically takes no more than one hour. Results are usually immediate, and most patients are able to return home immediately following the treatment, with little to no downtime. Let us help you feel confident and beautiful smiling again!
Tooth Colored Fillings
Traditionally, silver amalgam fillings were the standard for repairing and filling cavities. However, amalgam fillings contain mercury, a substance that has been found to be harmful to the environment and to have health risks. The federal government has strict hazardous waste disposal regulations for amalgam fillings, so there is no need to put the substance into our own bodies. Even a small amount of mercury may be dangerous. Dr. Klumb and Dr. Menolascino are committed to providing the healthiest and safest method of treatment, so we only use tooth-colored porcelain fillings for our patients.
In addition to being safer, tooth-colored fillings also offer a natural-looking cosmetic benefit. Also, amalgam fillings can break down over time, permitting bacteria to return underneath the filling and result in recurring cavities. Porcelain fillings are usually more durable than amalgam and more resistant to future cracking and cavities. By avoiding amalgam fillings and choosing porcelain fillings instead, we can help protect your health and the environment in addition to restoring your natural-looking, healthy smile.
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Cosmetic Bonding
Cosmetic dental bonding is one of the fastest, easiest ways to improve small dental imperfections, such as cracks, gaps, chips, malalignment, and discoloration. While porcelain veneers may be necessary for major issues, cosmetic bonding can be a great solution for minor dental problems. This procedure can create a strong, balanced, and beautiful smile.
First, Dr. Klumb or Dr. Menolascino will apply a special cleaning agent on your affected teeth to create an adequate surface for the bonding material to adhere to. Next, your dentist will apply a custom-made dental resin that matches your natural teeth. A laser or LED light will harden the material, and your dentist will polish and shape your teeth for a beautiful, natural-looking, renewed smile. The process is virtually painless, quick, and can usually be completed in one office visit with immediate results. Cosmetic bonding can minimize minor dental imperfections for a rejuvenated, functional, and radiant smile.
BOTOX® Cosmetic
Considered one of the most popular and effective treatments available to reduce wrinkles, BOTOX® Cosmetic is designed to temporarily prevent movement in certain facial muscles. This can help smooth fine lines caused by repetitive facial expressions, such as frown lines between the eyebrows and vertical wrinkles on the upper lip. When delivered by an experienced injector, BOTOX® Cosmetic can help improve your smile and entire appearance. Dr. Mike Menolascino is fully certified by the American Academy of Facial Esthetics to perform BOTOX® Cosmetic injections.
