Diagnostic

• X-rays

Preventive

• Teeth Cleaning
• Dental Sealants
  Some patients, especially young ones, struggle with keeping teeth clean through regular brushing and flossing. In these cases, dental sealants provide added protection against the threat of cavities. We’ll paint this tough, non-BPA material directly over the pits and grooves of teeth effectively sealing them. While we often recommend sealants for children, in certain situations, adults may benefit from them as well.

Restorative

• Fillings
  Using metal amalgam fillings to treat cavities was the norm for decades, but significant downfalls came with this technique – their placement actually weakened the structure of teeth, and the natural look of the patient’s smile was marred by the noticeable silver coloring. For over twenty years, Dr. McCartin has only treated patients using quality composite resin fillings that can be precisely shaded to blend beautifully with your smile. Better yet, they’re more biocompatible and conservative, and cause less sensitivity to hot and cold temperatures, resulting in increased patient comfort.
• Resin Composite
• Veneers
  Veneers are typically the ideal cosmetic treatment for patients with several dental flaws, or who simply want to give certain teeth or their entire smile a makeover. Since the 1980s, Dr. McCartin has placed quality veneers. He has also completed advanced training to provide prep-less porcelain veneers, otherwise known as Lumineers.
• Crowns
  Dental patients shouldn’t choose between procedures that rejuvenate their oral health and ones that preserve the esthetic quality of their smiles. Here in Chicago, Dr. McCartin provides the best of both worlds with restorations crafted from high-quality, tooth-colored materials such as porcelain and ceramic. Crowns, bridges, inlays, and onlays can all be designed to mimic your natural look in shade and shape, and the final results are so seamless that patients may forget they had dental restoration.
• Bridges
  Dental bridges are a common solution for the loss of one or more teeth. These restorations are crafted from precisely designed crowns fused to replacement teeth to meet your reconstructive needs. Once our Chicago team has received the final product, we’ll carefully place it within the gap, using additional crowns fitted over adjacent healthy teeth as anchors to hold it securely in place. The final result gives patients back the natural sturdiness and confidence they’ve been missing.
• Restorative Dentistry

Endodontics

• Root Canal Treatment
  I recently had an abscessed tooth and saw 3 different dentists, they all wanted to pull the tooth out and do an implant, which would have cost about $6000.00. Even though it was a difficult procedure, Dr. McCartin was able to do a root canal and salvage the tooth, saving me thousands of dollars and the complications a dental implant entails. Plus, I am quite afraid of the dentist, but I felt no pain at all.

Prosthodontics

• Dentures
  Dental decay and injury can happen to anyone. What’s most important is that patients receive the restorative care they need as soon as possible, so relatively small issues don’t lead to more serious oral health consequences. Here in Chicago, Dr. Joseph McCartin trained in joint-based occlusion innovated by Dr. Mark Piper, and he attended the Dawson Center for Advanced Dental Studies in St. Petersburg, Florida, allowing him to provide the most advanced, predictable treatment possible for dentures, full-mouth reconstruction cases, and much more.

Implants

• Dental Implants
  Tooth loss is a serious concern, and one that significantly damages both a person’s oral health and their sense of self-confidence. That’s why. Dr. Joseph McCartin and the rest of our team strive to provide you with a sturdy and aesthetically pleasing replacement as soon as possible. Several options are available, but we strongly recommend dental implants for viable candidates due to their long lasting quality and revitalizing health benefits. With the transformative power of implants, patients from the Beverly and Mount Greenwood neighborhoods of Chicago regain a complete smile that looks and feels comfortable and natural.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

• Oral Surgery
• Gum Surgery
  Periodontal disease is the most common oral health problem patients face, and the worst part is many of those people don’t even realize they’re suffering from it. With regular check-ups and hygiene appointments at our Chicago office, we locate gum disease at the earliest possible stage and provide effective treatment that revitalizes your smile. Dr. Joseph McCartin is certified in laser use by the Academy of Laser Dentistry, and he currently offers treatment with two soft tissue lasers. These revolutionary tools allow him to perform gum surgery for periodontal disease, biopsies, and other soft tissue procedures in a comfortable and minimally invasive fashion.
• Tooth Extractions
  Extraction is never our Chicago team’s first choice for dental treatment, but sometimes, it’s necessary for preserving oral health, especially in cases concerning wisdom teeth. As the last teeth to emerge in your smile, wisdom teeth often don’t have enough room to erupt properly, causing them to erupt at an angle, partially, or not at all which can lead to infection or cysts. Dr. McCartin and the rest of our team handle the extraction procedure as smoothly as possible so discomfort is minimal.

Orthodontics

• Orthodontics
  Have you been dreaming of a straighter smile? Orthodontic treatment can provide the esthetic changes you’re looking for, as well as eliminating potentially serious oral health issues like misaligned bite or jaw problems. Here in Chicago, Dr. Joseph McCartin and the rest of our team strive to provide treatment solutions that are personalized to benefit unique smiles and preferences. That’s why we offer both traditional orthodontics and more sophisticated, seamless options like clear braces and ClearCorrect.
• Braces
  Clear braces and ClearCorrect both consist of a series of customized, clear plastic alignment trays, each one designed to represent a different stage of smiles as teeth move closer to the ideal position. Patients wear clear braces for 20-22 hours a day and switch to the next aligner in the set every two to three weeks or as directed, as well as attending regular check-ups at our practice where we’ll check your progress.

General

• Teeth Whitening
  While there are many effective teeth whitening procedures, most of them aren’t able to combat stubborn stains caused by tetracycline, an ingredient in certain medications. That’s why Dr. McCartin offers KöR Deep Bleaching, the only system in the world recognized for the removal of these difficult dark stains leaving patients with a brighter smile than ever before. Patients undergoing the KöR procedure only experience a small amount of tooth sensitivity, making the process very comfortable.
• Cosmetic Dentistry
  Here in Chicago, Dr. Joseph McCartin prides himself on providing the ultimate results when it comes to quality esthetic dentistry. Our practice has been solely placing tooth-colored fillings since 1990, and we’re dedicated to providing exceptional materials and state-of-the-art techniques for valued patients. Dr. McCartin studied with word renowned esthetic dentist Dr. John Craham at the Mid Atlantic Center for Advanced Dental Studies and incorporated these proven techniques into his work! We know our variety of available cosmetic services will give you new reasons to smile. Take a look at our gallery to view recently completed cases!
• General Dentistry
  Dr. McCartin is an Associate Fellow for the American Academy of Implant Dentistry as well as a Qualified Dentist for the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine. He is also currently affiliated with the American Dental Association, Illinois State Dental Society, Chicago Dental Society, American Equilibration Society, and the Academy of General Dentistry. He is also a Fellow in The International Congress of Implantalogists. Dr. McCartin stays active in learning as he completes several continuing education classes a year in order to offer the most advanced techniques and procedures to his patients.