Dr. Ashok Jhanji graduated from Northwestern University Dental School in 1986 with his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree. He continues to advance his dental education regularly in order to provide his patients with excellent care, and has received advanced training in prosthodontics in addition to completing his Master of Science degree. As a dentist, his goal is to provide his patients with excellent care in a comfortable office setting. Dr. Jhanji has practiced in the Hometown, IL, area for 26 years. His hobbies include traveling and gardening.
In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my son and our favorite thing to do together is to be outdoors and try new foods to eat. We try to be as adventurous as we can and are always looking for new things to do together.
We understand how difficult and uncomfortable it can be to have a smile that you want to hide because of certain imperfections. If you are self-conscious about your smile, ask us today about cosmetic dentistry in Hometown, Illinois. Our cosmetic treatments include:
Cosmetic dentistry is any set of procedures that are done to enhance the look, color and shape of a smile. Rather than focusing on functional or preventive measures, these cosmetic procedures are performed entirely with the purpose of improving the aesthetic appearance of a persons gums, teeth or bite.
There are many different cosmetic dentistry procedures. To brighten teeth, there is teeth whitening, veneers and tooth-colored fillings. For patients that are missing teeth, dental implants, bridges and crowns are a great option to restore these missing pieces of your smile. When teeth are not aligned properly, braces and other orthodontic aligners can move teeth into the proper place. Other techniques include enamel shaping, direct bonding and periodontal plastic surgery.
Anyone who is unhappy with their smile can benefit from a cosmetic dental procedure. For example, people who have chipped or broken teeth can receive crowns, bridges or dental implants to fix these unsightly areas. People with severely yellowed or grayed teeth can get their teeth whitened with a teeth bleaching procedure. Some patients may even be unhappy with the size of their teeth or gums, all of which can be corrected with veneers or gum reshaping.
Cosmetic dental work can improve your self-esteem and revitalize your confidence and appearance. This added self-worth may cause others to give you more respect, increasing your standing in your social and professional lives. Additionally, it can improve the way you eat and talk and provide you with better overall oral health.