There are many ways dentists used to straighten teeth. There is a procedure for every problem people have with crooked teeth. Here are the options dental professionals are currently recommending.
Braces -- there are two kinds. There are metal braces which most of us are familiar with and there are the recently developed invisible braces. Depending on how much of an adjustment is needed, metal braces can take several months. They cannot be removed any time you want. You must wait until your teeth are in the desired position. Invisible braces are removable and they look better while you are waiting for your teeth to be aligned. The only downside is that it costs more than metal braces.
Aligners are an option somewhere in between metal and invisible braces. They are a sort of wall that is placed on either side of your teeth until they are straight. The front wall is invisible so others do not notice. They are mainly used for straightening the front teeth and many report them to be a bit uncomfortable to wear.
Veneers are better than braces if you have chipped or unusually sharp teeth. Thin porcelain shells are bonded to your teeth to give them a normal shape. They are not removable, but needs to be replaced after 5 to 10 years.
Contouring is a good alternative to veneers. This is used also to give your chipped teeth a much better shape. Also teeth that are longer than your other teeth can be shortened to give you a more uniform smile.
Finally, there is surgery to straighten your teeth. This procedure is expensive and mainly used when someone has a misaligned jaw bone. If any of the above treatments cannot be used in your situation then surgery may be the one your doctor recommends. Not only is it costly, but you will probably end up having to wear braces after all, when this procedure is completed. It takes a long time to see results when you have surgery done and this procedure is going to cost money!
Some people think that having crooked teeth ruins your appearance, while others think that is what gives a person their charm. Before you have any treatment done, weigh the pros and cons, so that you are happy with the final results.
Braces -- there are two kinds. There are metal braces which most of us are familiar with and there are the recently developed invisible braces. Depending on how much of an adjustment is needed, metal braces can take several months. They cannot be removed any time you want. You must wait until your teeth are in the desired position. Invisible braces are removable and they look better while you are waiting for your teeth to be aligned. The only downside is that it costs more than metal braces.
Aligners are an option somewhere in between metal and invisible braces. They are a sort of wall that is placed on either side of your teeth until they are straight. The front wall is invisible so others do not notice. They are mainly used for straightening the front teeth and many report them to be a bit uncomfortable to wear.
Veneers are better than braces if you have chipped or unusually sharp teeth. Thin porcelain shells are bonded to your teeth to give them a normal shape. They are not removable, but needs to be replaced after 5 to 10 years.
Contouring is a good alternative to veneers. This is used also to give your chipped teeth a much better shape. Also teeth that are longer than your other teeth can be shortened to give you a more uniform smile.
Finally, there is surgery to straighten your teeth. This procedure is expensive and mainly used when someone has a misaligned jaw bone. If any of the above treatments cannot be used in your situation then surgery may be the one your doctor recommends. Not only is it costly, but you will probably end up having to wear braces after all, when this procedure is completed. It takes a long time to see results when you have surgery done and this procedure is going to cost money!
Some people think that having crooked teeth ruins your appearance, while others think that is what gives a person their charm. Before you have any treatment done, weigh the pros and cons, so that you are happy with the final results.
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