Diagnostic

• Dental Examination
• X-rays
• Oral Cancer Screening
  Dr. Beltran provides comprehensive dental services with emphasis on preventative dentistry because she believes that oral health affects overall health. She advocates preventative measures including oral cancer screening exam, routine dental check up, and reinforces oral hygiene, fluoride and sealant applications for cavities prevention. She also encourages her patients to co-diagnose in their dental treatment with the aid of intraoral camera and digital radiography.

Preventive

• Teeth Cleaning
• Fluoride Treatment
• Dental Sealants
  Sealants should be used as part of a child's total preventive dental care. Dental sealants are thin plastic coatings which are applied to the chewing surfaces of the molars (back teeth). Most tooth decay in children and teens occurs in these surfaces. Sealants cover the chewing surfaces to prevent decay. Applying sealants does not require drilling or removing tooth structure. It is an easy three-step process: We clean the tooth with a special toothpaste. A special cleansing liquid, on a tiny piece of cotton, is rubbed gently on the tooth and is washed off. Finally, the sealant is painted on the tooth. It takes about a minute for the sealant to form a protective shield. One sealant application can last for as long as 5 to 10 years. Sealants should be checked regularly, and reapplied if they are no longer in place.

Restorative

• Fillings
• Resin Composite
  Dental amalgam, or silver filling material, is a mixture of mercury, and an alloy of silver, tin and copper. The release of mercury in silver fillings is so small that it is much less than what patients are exposed to in food, air and water. There are, however, other materials that can be used for restorations. These include gold, porcelain, and composite resins.
• Veneers
  Unlike a crown, which covers the entire tooth, a veneer is a thin shell that is placed over the front or visible parts of the tooth. There are two types of veneers, ceramic veneers that are produced by a dental laboratory and resin-based composite veneers. With proper care, your new veneers will greatly improve your appearance and increase your confidence for years to come.
• Crowns
  With proper care, your new crown will increase your overall health and instill confidence for years to come.
• Bridges

Endodontics

• Root Canal Treatment
  Endodontic treatment, more commonly known as root canal therapy, is necessary when the pulp of your tooth becomes inflamed or infected. The inflammation or infection can have a variety of causes such as deep decay, repeated dental procedures on your tooth, or a crack or chip in the tooth. With proper care, an Endodontically treated tooth will function normally for years to come.

Prosthodontics

• Dentures
  Dentures prevent the sagging of facial muscles, which makes a person with no teeth look much older. Dentures also enable you to eat and speak normally, little things often taken for granted until natural teeth are lost. Brush your gums, tongue, and palate every morning with a soft-bristled brush before you insert your dentures to stimulate circulation in your tissues and to help remove plaque. Regular dental checkups are needed so we can examine your mouth and dentures to ensure a healthy and comfortable fit.
• Overdentures
  Dentures commonly referred to as false teeth or artificial teeth. Complete dentures are used to replace missing teeth for people with no remaining teeth. Dentures may also be used for people who have lost several teeth. In this case, the appliance is called a partial denture or an overdenture.

Implants

• Dental Implants
  When it comes to replacing one or more teeth in your mouth, a dental implant is often the treatment of choice and is also one of the most conservative treatments for tooth replacement. Implants are biocompatible posts that replace the roots of your missing teeth. They are physically and biologically designed to attach to your jaw bone and become the foundation for a natural looking restoration.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

• Tooth Extractions

Orthodontics

• Orthodontics
• Invisalign Orthodontics
  Invisalign® straightens teeth to give you the confidence of a great smile. Using a series of clear, virtually invisible aligners, Invisalign gently and gradually moves your teeth based on the treatment plan prescribed by your orthodontist or dentist. And, there are no wires or brackets so you’ll have confidence in your smile during and after treatment. In fact, most people won’t even know you’re wearing Invisalign. And, Invisalign aligners are removable so you can eat whatever you want and easily brush and floss as you normally would.
• Braces
  Cost is always a concern, and only your doctor can the exact price of treatment. In most cases, Invisalign treatment is comparable to the cost of traditional braces. In the U.S., the cost of Invisalign treatment ranges from $3,500 to $8,000, with the national average at about $5,000.

General

• Teeth Whitening
  There is some evidence that over-the-counter bleaching products do whiten teeth, however, many of the products are too abrasive and can damage the teeth with extended use or misuse. Supervision by your dentist is always the safest and most effective way to whiten your teeth.
• Cosmetic Dentistry
  Lakeview, Lincoln Park, Dentist in Chicago, IL - Impressions Dental, Asia I. Beltran DDS, General and Cosmetic Dentistry - Before and after photos
• General Dentistry
  Dr. Asia Beltran earned her dental degree from University of Illinois at Chicago. She holds active membership in many dental organizations including the American Dental Association (ADA), Illinois State Dental Society (ISDS), Chicago Dental Society (CDS), and Academy of General Dentistry (AGD).