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Los Angeles Teeth
Straightening Options
Teeth Straightening
Options
Without a doubt, straight, beautiful teeth are on everyone’s
dental wish list. But what if, like most people, you weren’t
lucky enough to be born with a predisposition toward perfect teeth? You
may need a little extra help to achieve that gorgeous smile
you’ve always wanted. In the past, it seemed like there was
only one way to straighten teeth: Orthodontics. And, inevitably,
orthodontics meant outfitting your teeth with uncomfortable metal
hardware that could take months or even years to gets your smile into
tip-top shape. Fortunately, there are now many different options for
straightening teeth that don’t involve metal at all
– and some, like instant orthodontics veneers, can be
complete in just one or two visits to the dentist’s office!
Two of the most popular teeth straightening options on the market right
now are porcelain veneers for crooked teeth, and Invisalign.
Porcelain veneers, which are sometimes referred to as instant braces,
offer an excellent solution for anyone who has a relatively healthy
smile with just a few minor cosmetic flaws. For example, if your teeth
and gums are in good shape and your bite is already aligned, but you
suffer from discoloration, minor chipping, or slight crookedness, you
may be an ideal candidate for instant orthodontics. Here’s
how the process works: Your dentist begins by shaping a customized
porcelain veneer to each tooth, and then bonding it to the surface of
the tooth with a durable polymer resin. Essentially, the porcelain
overlay – which can be as thin as a contact lens yet becomes
extremely strong when affixed to the tooth – acts as a
replacement for your natural tooth enamel. Your new teeth look and feel
exactly like natural teeth, only better, and the entire process takes
only one or two appointments to go from start to finish.
However, since they don’t actually move the teeth, porcelain
veneers are not for everybody. Some patients will require more
extensive correction to their bite than instant braces can provide. For
those patients, Invisalign may be the right choice. Invisalign consists
of a series of clear plastic aligners that move and straighten your
teeth like traditional metal braces, but without the embarrassment or
discomfort associated with ordinary orthodontics. Unlike normal braces,
Invisalign can be removed at mealtimes in order to brush and floss the
teeth, making regular dental upkeep a snap. Since the aligners are
clear, they are virtually undetectable when worn, making them an
excellent choice for self-conscious teenagers or adults who feel they
have “outgrown” regular braces. If you’d
like to find out whether instant orthodontics veneers or Invisalign may
be right for you, contact a dentist who specializes in non-traditional
teeth straightening options today.
Consult with a cosmetic dentist such as Dr. Eddie Siman of Millennium
Dental in Los Angeles, California to see which process will work the
best for you.
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