Before & After Photos

This patient came to Antelope Creek Family Dentistry in Lincoln, NE unhappy with the gaps and visible metal from prior dental work around their front teeth. Our team evaluated their smile and recommended dental implants to replace the compromised teeth and restore a natural, confident look. We used custom-shaded implant crowns to match the size, shape, and color of the surrounding teeth for a seamless result. This patient now enjoys a full, even smile with no visible gaps or metal, the kind of personalized care our Lincoln patients have trusted us for over 25 years.

Years of wear and discoloration left this patient's front teeth looking uneven and dull, making them hesitant to smile freely. The team at Antelope Creek Family Dentistry recommended a combination of dental crowns and bridges to rebuild the damaged teeth and correct their shape and size. Each restoration was custom shaded and contoured to blend naturally with the surrounding teeth. The result is a bright, balanced smile that looks and functions like healthy natural teeth.

Crowded and overlapping teeth left this patient dealing with an uneven bite and a smile they wanted to hide. Antelope Creek Family Dentistry designed a full smile makeover to correct the alignment and create a straighter, more balanced look. The team used custom restorations to reshape and align each tooth for a natural, uniform appearance. This patient now shows off a straight, healthy smile they're proud to share.

A visible gap between this patient's front teeth caught attention every time they smiled or spoke. Our team placed a custom dental bridge to close the gap and restore a natural, even appearance. The restoration was shaded and shaped to match the neighboring teeth for a seamless blend. This patient now has a complete, gap-free smile that looks and feels like their own natural teeth.

Worn edges and uneven shading on this patient's front teeth made their smile look older than they felt. Our team recommended a dental bridge to rebuild the affected teeth and restore a smoother, more uniform appearance. The restoration was custom shaded to match the surrounding enamel for a natural finish. This patient now shows off a refreshed, even smile that looks healthy and well maintained.

A gap between the front teeth made this patient self-conscious about smiling in photos and conversations. We recommended porcelain veneers to close the gap and create a fuller, more balanced smile. Our team custom shaped and shaded each veneer to blend naturally with the surrounding teeth. This patient now smiles with confidence, thanks to a gap-free, natural-looking result.

A missing front tooth left a noticeable gap that affected this patient's confidence and made everyday chewing more difficult. We recommended a dental bridge to fill the space and restore a complete, functional smile. Our team custom shaded and shaped the restoration to blend naturally with the surrounding teeth. This patient now has a full, even smile with no gap in sight.

Chipped front teeth left this patient feeling self-conscious about their smile and hesitant to show their teeth in photos. We recommended dental crowns to rebuild the damaged teeth and restore their natural shape and strength. Our team custom shaded and contoured each crown to blend seamlessly with the surrounding teeth. This patient now has a smooth, even smile that looks completely natural.

Old metal fillings left this patient's back teeth looking dark and unnatural every time they smiled or laughed. We replaced the outdated metal restorations with tooth colored dental crowns for a healthier, more natural appearance. Our team matched each crown to the surrounding enamel for a smooth, seamless blend. This patient now has strong, functional teeth that look just like their own.

A visible crack in this patient's front tooth caused concern about further damage and affected the look of their smile. We placed a custom dental crown to protect the tooth and restore its strength and appearance. Our team shaded and shaped the crown to match the surrounding teeth for a natural, even result. This patient now has a secure, healthy tooth that blends seamlessly with the rest of their smile.

Visible decay along the gumline left this patient's teeth looking damaged and discolored. We placed custom dental crowns to remove the affected areas and rebuild the teeth's shape and strength. Our team matched each crown to the surrounding enamel for a natural, healthy appearance. This patient now has a restored smile free of decay and discoloration.

A tooth turned dark due to trauma. Simple in-office whitening was performed to restore its original color and match it with the adjacent teeth. Good bye dark tooth!

A large space between the front teeth made this teacher self-conscious and prevented her from smiling. Veneers were placed to close the space. Now she confidently displays that smile to her students everyday!

Here is a 52 year old female who was tired of living with yellow discolored teeth. Simple in office whitening was performed. Now she cannot stop smiling!

Uneven, discolored front teeth left this patient feeling self-conscious about their smile in everyday conversations. We designed a full smile makeover to correct the shape, color, and alignment of each tooth. Our team used custom restorations to create a bright, symmetrical result that suits this patient's face and features. This patient now has a confident, natural-looking smile they're excited to share.

Old metal fillings left this patient's back teeth looking dark and worn every time they smiled or laughed. We replaced the outdated metal restorations with tooth colored dental fillings for a healthier, more natural appearance. Our team matched each filling to the surrounding enamel for a smooth, seamless result. This patient now has strong, natural-looking teeth free of visible metal.

A single metal filling stood out against this patient's back tooth every time they opened their mouth. We replaced the old filling with a white dental filling that blends naturally with the tooth's enamel. Our team carefully matched the color and shape to keep the tooth's appearance consistent and natural. This patient now has a discreet, well-matched restoration that holds up to daily chewing.

Dental Bonding: Closing a Gap and Repairing a Chipped Tooth

This patient came to Antelope Creek Family Dentistry self-conscious about a gap between their front teeth and a chip that had worn down over time. In just one visit, our team used dental bonding to reshape the tooth and close the gap, giving them a smile that looks natural and complete.

Dental bonding uses a tooth-colored resin to repair chips, close small gaps, and reshape teeth. We apply the resin directly to your tooth, shape it to match your natural smile, and harden it with a special light. Most bonding …

Tooth-Colored Fillings: Replacing Old Metal Fillings

This patient came to Antelope Creek Family Dentistry with older metal fillings that had darkened and worn down over time. Our team replaced them with tooth-colored fillings, giving this patient a healthier, more natural-looking smile.

Tooth-colored fillings use a durable composite resin that blends seamlessly with your natural tooth. Unlike metal fillings, which can darken, expand, and eventually weaken your tooth structure, composite fillings bond directly to your tooth for a strong, long-lasting repair that's virtually invisible.

If you have old metal fillings you'd like to replace, or a new cavity that needs treatment, …

Dental Implant: Restoring a Missing Tooth

This patient came to Antelope Creek Family Dentistry with a missing tooth that left a visible gap in their smile. Our team restored the space with a dental implant, giving this patient a natural-looking, fully functional tooth that blends right in with the rest of their smile.

A dental implant replaces both the root and the crown of a missing tooth. We place a small titanium post into your jawbone, where it fuses with the bone over time to create a strong, stable foundation. Once healed, we attach a custom-made crown that matches the …

Smile Makeover: Lengthening Short, Worn Front Teeth

This patient came to Antelope Creek Family Dentistry unhappy with short, stubby front teeth that made their smile look worn down. Our team completed a smile makeover to lengthen the teeth, giving this patient a fuller, more youthful-looking smile.

Short front teeth often happen from years of natural wear, grinding, or the shape a tooth had to begin with. Using porcelain veneers or crowns, we can lengthen and reshape your front teeth to restore a more balanced, proportional smile, without changing how your bite feels.

Every smile makeover is customized to your unique …

Dental Bonding: Closing a Gap Between the Bottom Teeth

This patient came to Antelope Creek Family Dentistry self-conscious about a noticeable gap between their bottom front teeth. Our team used dental bonding to close the gap, giving this patient a straighter, more confident smile in just one visit.

Dental bonding uses a tooth-colored resin to fill in gaps and reshape teeth without the time or cost of orthodontics. We apply the resin directly to your teeth, carefully shape it to close the gap evenly, and harden it with a special light for a smooth, natural-looking result.

If you have a …

Dental bonding is a treatment where we shape tooth-colored resin onto your tooth to change its size, shape, or spacing. We then harden it with a special light so it stays in place.

This patient came in with small gaps between the lower front teeth. We used bonding to close the spaces and even out the look of the teeth. In the after photo, the teeth sit closer together and look more balanced.

Bonding is often a gentle option because we usually remove little to no natural tooth structure. Many cases can be completed in a single visit. Bonded teeth …

Dental bonding is a treatment where we shape tooth-colored resin onto your tooth to repair damage and restore its shape. We harden the resin with a special light so it blends in with your natural tooth.

This patient had a chip on one of the front teeth. We used bonding to rebuild the missing corner and match the shade of the surrounding teeth. In the after photo, the tooth looks complete again and sits evenly with its neighbor.

Bonding is often a gentle choice for a small chip because we usually remove little to no natural tooth structure. Many cases …

Young mother that was embarrassed to smile due to the color of her teeth. She came to Antelope Creek Family Dentistry and had in office whitening. Great result, beautiful teeth and the confidence to share that smile with everyone!

A smile makeover is a personalized treatment plan that uses one or more cosmetic procedures to improve the look of your teeth. We design the plan around what you want to change, such as shape, color, or size.

This patient came in with front teeth that were uneven in shape and stained, with dark areas near the edges and gumline. We restored the teeth so they have a more natural shape and a brighter, more even color. In the after photo, the front teeth look balanced and blend together.

Treatments in a smile makeover can include bonding, veneers, crowns, and …

A smile makeover is a personalized treatment plan that uses one or more cosmetic and restorative procedures to improve the look and function of your teeth. We build the plan around what you want to change.

This patient came in with a cracked, broken front tooth and a gap beside it. We restored the damaged area so the teeth fit together and look more natural. In the after photo, the front teeth look complete and even.

A cracked tooth can feel sharp, sensitive, or painful. If you notice a crack, call us soon so we can check it and talk …

Veneers are thin, tooth-shaped shells that we bond to the front of your teeth. They can change the color, shape, or size of a tooth.

This patient had front teeth with uneven, yellow-brown discoloration. We used veneers to create a brighter, more uniform shade across the smile. In the after photo, the front teeth match each other and blend with the neighboring teeth.

Veneers can be a good option when whitening does not work on deeper stains. We will talk with you about how to care for your veneers so they last. 

A dental implant is a small post that we place in your jawbone to replace the root of a missing tooth. We then attach a crown on top, so the new tooth looks and feels like your natural teeth.

This patient was missing teeth on both sides of the front teeth. We replaced the missing teeth with implants and crowns. In the after photo, the smile looks full and continuous.

Implants can help you chew and speak comfortably, and they help support the bone where the tooth was lost. Most patients need enough healthy bone and gums to be a …

Clear aligners are a series of clear, removable trays that gradually move your teeth into a better position. You switch to a new tray every few weeks as your teeth shift.

This patient had crowded and uneven upper and lower teeth. We used clear aligners to guide the teeth into better alignment. In the after photo, the teeth are straighter and the smile looks more even.

Many patients like clear aligners because they are less noticeable than metal braces, and you can take them out to eat, brush, and floss. Treatment time depends on your teeth, and we will give …

A dental implant is a small post that we place in your jawbone to replace the root of a missing tooth. We then attach a crown on top, so the new tooth looks and works like your natural teeth.

This patient was missing a tooth in the back of the mouth, and the neighboring tooth was damaged. We replaced the missing tooth and restored the area so the bite looks complete. In the after photo, the back teeth sit together evenly and fill the gap.

Replacing a back tooth can help you chew comfortably and keep nearby teeth from shifting …

A white filling is a tooth-colored material that we use to repair a tooth with decay or damage. We shape it to fit your tooth, then harden it with a special light so it stays in place.

This patient had an older metal filling on a back tooth that was worn and dark around the edges. We replaced it with a tooth-colored filling that matches the natural tooth. In the after photo, the tooth looks more natural and blends with the teeth beside it.

Many patients like white fillings because they blend in with your smile. We also bond them …