1935 North State Street, Belvidere, IL 61008
(815)544-3111 ~ Email Dr. Kossman

 

 

Our Services

Our practice emphasizes preventative, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry.  We offer the following services not only to improve your ability to chew properly,  but also to improve your comfort with your smile.

Bleaching

We offers "at-home" bleaching, which actually corrects the color of your teeth.  This hydrogen peroxide bleaching in custom fitted trays is very fast and completely painless.  You'll be surprised by how bright your smile can be.

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Composite Restorations

Composite restorations are the tooth-colored fillings used to restore both front and back teeth.  They are strong and natural-looking, as well as conservative when fixing smaller cavities.

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Crowns

Crowns, or caps, are porcelain-on-metal coverings which are the best way to restore a tooth that has been weakened by decay, fracture, or failure of a previous restoration.  Crowns provide the strength necessary to withstand chewing forces.  Crowns can return the tooth to its original shape and size, an usually a more natural shape and size.

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Dentures

Full or partial dentures are used to replace missing teeth.  This equalizes your forces of biting and relieves the stress from remaining teeth.  Our dentures are precision made and feature life-like teeth and the highest quality materials available.

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Fixed Bridges

A Fixed Bridge replaces a missing tooth or teeth.  This prevents teeth from drifting from their proper position.  A fixed bridge will return your chewing system to a full compliment of teeth.  The teeth can then support each other and function beautifully together.

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Periodontal Treatment

Periodontal disease is the most common cause of tooth loss as a person ages.  Our dental cleanings are tailored to your special needs.  Thorough and regular dental prophylaxis will reduce plaque and gum inflammation, while ultimately preventing tooth loss.  We  strongly emphasize proper home care -- brushing and flossing.

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Porcelain Veneer Laminates

Porcelain Veneer Laminates are thin plastic pieces of porcelain which are most often bonded to the the front teeth.  These serve to connect discolorations, gaps, or crooked teeth.

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Root Canal Therapy

Root Canal Therapy is sometimes necessary to treat a tooth with a diseased nerve. This could be caused by large cavities, deep fillings, or injury to the mouth.  The diseased tissue is carefully removed, the root cleaned and disinfected, and then sealed with a special filling.  Today's root canal therapy is surprisingly comfortable and predictable.

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Sealants

Dental sealants are thin plastic coatings which are applied to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth to prevent decay.  Usually, the pits and grooves of the molar are coated so that food and bacteria cannot become trapped.

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