GET A HOLLYWOOD SMILE JUST LIKE THE STARS!

No matter what the problem is; gaps, unsightly stains or chips and fractures, Veneers could be your solution to a beautiful, confident smile.  Even the super stars use veneers to get the look they want.    See the below before and after veneer pictures of your favorite Hollywood Stars.

Tom Cruise

 

Ben Affleck

 

Katie Holmes

 

Demi Moore

 

Anonymous Patient

 

 

What Are Veneers?

Veneers are thin, tooth-colored sleeves of porcelain that are designed to slip over your teeth and cover the chips, stains, or other cosmetic issues you may have.

Why Should I Consider Veneers?

If you have chipped, stained, broken, crooked, or misaligned teeth, veneers are an attractive option for correcting those problems all at once. While procedures such as whitening can change the coloration of your teeth, other issues require more extensive procedures—inlays or onlays, crowns, orthodontics, etc. If you have mostly cosmetic issues, a custom set of veneers can be designed, fitted, and inserted over your existing teeth, and you have an instant, beautiful smile!

What Procedure Is Involved in Having Veneers Placed?

Dr. Edlin will prepare your teeth by removing a minimal amount of enamel from the front and the sides of each tooth that will be treated. This makes room for the veneer and prevents the result from looking bulky or unnatural. 
 
Next, he will make an impression of the prepared teeth and create temporaries for you to wear while you wait for your veneers to come back from the lab. At this point, Dr. Edlin will also look for the veneer shade that would be best for you. 
 
Once Dr. Edlin receives your veneers from the lab, you will come in and he will place the veneers over your existing prepped teeth and trim them so that they fit perfectly.
After any adjustments, the teeth are cleaned and polished. The veneers are then bonded to your teeth with a bonding cement. Dr. Edlin will remove any excess cement afterwards.

How Common Are Veneers?

Veneers are a very popular option for patients who want to instantly improve their smile. They are similar to a car seat cover. When the old seats become stained, grimy and torn, and no amount of scrubbing or repair can make them look new again, then a seat cover is a simple solution to restore some of the beauty of the seat. Veneers do the same thing—they restore the beauty of your smile by permanently covering up the wear and tear of the previous years' accumulated staining and damage. One of the benefits of veneers is that they require less preparation of each tooth.

Am I a Good Candidate for Veneers?

If your dental issues are mostly cosmetic, then yes, you are potentially a good candidate for veneers. However, you should have Dr. Edlin do a full dental checkup, and ensure there are no other problems, such as cavities, needing attention. Even so, after any other dental problems are successfully addressed, then Dr. Edlin can fit you for veneers. He has years of experience and success in placing veneers. Schedule a complimentary consultation to see if veneers will achieve your desired results.

Chairside Veneers

Chairside veneers are an alternative to the porcelain veneers. They require removal of less tooth enamel and can be performed in one visit! Chairside veneers are not as strong or wear-resistant as the porcelain veneers but they are great for patients who need faster results. In one visit, Dr. Edlin can prepare the tooth, bond and sculpt a composite material, harden the material, and smooth, clean, and polish the material until it looks like a natural tooth. Another benefit of chairside veneers is that they are easy to replace or repair if damaged.

How Do Veneers Compare to Other Cosmetic Dental Options?

Veneers are most popular with patients that have dental issues that span many teeth. Over the years, or through accidental injury, your teeth can become chipped, stained, or misaligned which spoil their appearance. While one choice is to have each one repaired individually, that can be a lengthy and costly process.


Please feel free to call our office at any time for more information or a brochure about Veneers.  314.863.2222

SUMMER SPECIAL $500 OFF INVISALIGN! Are You Ready for a Beautiful Straight Smile?

Invisalign ®

Invisalign straightens your teeth with a series of clear, virtually invisible, custom-molded aligners using breakthrough technology that lets you have the smile you've always wanted without the hassle of braces.

Clear Alternative to Metal Braces

By using a series of clear, removable aligners, Invisalign straightens your teeth with fast results. The course of treatment involves changing aligners approximately every two weeks, moving your teeth into straighter positions step-by-step, until you have a more beautiful smile. And unlike braces, these clear aligners can be removed while you eat and brush your teeth as usual. Since Invisalign is practically invisible, there's no unwarranted attention to your mouth. In fact, very few people will notice at all - unless you tell them. They're comfortable to wear and easy to remove when you eat, brush, and floss.


                              

Less Treatment Time

An average Invisalign course of treatment takes about a year. You'll visit our office every 6 to 8 weeks for adjustments and to check progress. At these visits, you'll receive a new set of clear aligners to continue the straightening process. The total number of clear aligners is specific to you, determined by us for your course of treatment.

Free Consultation & Discount

So, come on in for your FREE consultation to see if Invisalign is right for you! Call now
314.863.2222 or set up an appointment through our website.  

 

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5 GREAT REASONS TO GO TO THE DENTIST!

It's been estimated that half of all Americans don't go to the dentist regularly. If you're one of the 50%, see why you should make regular dental visits a priority.

                                                    Catch Problems While They're Small

If you regularly visit the dentist, your dentist will be able to tell you about smaller problems that you can easily and inexpensively get fixed.   The quicker you get a cavity filled, for example, the longer the filling will last.   If you put off getting a cavity filled while it's small, it could cost significantly more to get it fixed when it needs a root canal and crown a few years down the road.  You won't feel any symptoms with most dental problems until they are advanced.   If you have gum disease, it's important that you get it treated.   However, unless you develop a gum abscess or have gum disease that is at a very advanced stage, you likely won't experience any pain.

Dental Care Has Come a Long Way

If you had a bad experience in the past, let me assure you that dentistry has come a long way.  There have been many recent advancements in the kinds of materials that we can use to fix your teeth. Many modern restorations such as crowns and veneers look completely natural and can give you the kind of smile you've always wanted.

There Are Ways to Alleviate Dental Fear

There are many drugs that you can take before you come to your appointment to make you drowsy so that you will be less anxious during your procedure.  Also, if needles frighten you, we can fill small cavities without any anesthetic.  If you do require an anesthetic, there are very strong topical gels that can be placed on your gums before the injection to make the injection nearly painless. 

Get a Deal!

Many dentists, like us, are running New Patient Specials.   We know once we get a new patient to come in, they will be our patients for life!   We currently have openings for new patients and do give discounts!
 

Financing Options

In some circumstances, we are willing to accept payments for dental work performed rather than requiring the full amount at the time of service.  Please call us for details.

There's No Time Like The Present

If you've made it this far, go ahead and make that appointment!   If you're hesitant to make a dental appointment, feel free to leave a comment below and let us know why.  We're happy to get back to you to address any concerns you might have.

A Little History

Our office was founded by Dr. Milton Jasper in 1936.  Barry Jasper, DDS joined the practice some years later.  They moved into the Slavin Building in downtown Clayton in 1952.  Dr. Michael Edlin joined the practice in 1988 when he graduated from Washington University and eventually bought the practice once the Jaspers retired from Dentistry.  Just recently he added his practice name of Beautiful Smiles, office of Dr. Michael Edlin.

8000 Bonhomme Ave., Suite 306, Clayton, MO 63105
 Phone - 314.863.2222    Email - office.dredlin@gmail.com



For more than 25 years Dr. Edlin has been serving patients’ dental needs throughout the St. Louis region.   His high standards of excellence and compassion for patients is the reason several local and national celebrities trust him with their restorative, cosmetic, and preventive dental care.   Dr. Edlin and his staff provide the highest quality care for toddlers, teens, and adults with services that include teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, invisalign clear braces, and crown and bridgework.

Dr. Michael Edlin

He is married, has two children and is an active member of Give Kids a Smile, making sure everyone has access to quality dental care regardless of their ability to pay.   Dr. Edlin is an avid cyclist and works to raise money for Pedal the Cause.   PTC funds cancer research at Siteman Cancer Center and St. Louis Children’s Hopsital.   It is the hope that research funded by Pedal the Cause will ultimately lead to a cure for cancer.   Dr. Edlin’s drive to help find a cure is personal.   In 2010 his wife was diagnosed with stage four non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.  She is now in remission and together they work tirelessly towards the goal of a world without cancer.