When crooked teeth detract from your smile, several options exist to correct this problem, providing you with more cosmetically perfect teeth. Potential treatments include dental bonding, veneers, and Invisalign.
Dental Bonding
Dental bonding using tooth-coloured composite resin is the easiest way to change the alignment of teeth that are only slightly out of line. It could be a good choice if you need to make minor changes to the appearance of your smile and are looking for a quick, non-invasive and inexpensive cosmetic dental treatment in Oshawa.
During treatment, the tooth surfaces are painted with a light etching fluid, creating a rougher surface that makes it easier for the bonding material to adhere strongly. Next, composite resin is applied to the tooth surfaces in shades that closely match your natural tooth colour. It soon hardens and can be shaped and polished to create a natural lustre. The overall effect is subtle but noticeable.
Veneers
Veneers are made from porcelain, a durable material that will not stain or discolour. They are thin shells made to fit precisely over the front surface of a tooth and can partly cover its side and the biting or incisal edge. Porcelain veneers are frequently used in smile makeovers in Whitby, providing teeth that look perfect yet natural and which are beautifully aligned.
Advantages of Choosing Dental Bonding or Porcelain Veneers
In addition to bringing teeth back into alignment, dental bonding and porcelain veneers can hide other imperfections, such as small chips and cracks. They can close or reduce gaps between teeth and lengthen or change the shape of teeth that are worn down or not an ideal shape or size.
However, when teeth are more significantly misaligned, Invisalign in Ajax might be a more effective solution.
Invisalign
It could be worth considering Invisalign if you have more extensive issues than teeth that are only slightly out of alignment. Invisalign can successfully treat a range of orthodontic problems, such as gaps between teeth, overbites and underbites, and crossbites, and it can solve problems with overcrowding or overlapping teeth.
Unlike fixed braces, Invisalign is a removable aligner system that is perfect for adults and some older teens. Teeth are straightened with clear plastic aligners custom-made to fit tightly over them, exerting just the right amount of pressure to move them into the proper positions so they are correctly aligned. The system is extremely popular because it is super easy to use, as you need to wear each set of clear aligners for two weeks before discarding them and beginning to wear the next set in the series. You don’t need to change your dietary habits or dental care routine as you remove the aligners whenever you want a meal or drink other than water and when you want to brush and floss your teeth.
Advantages of Choosing Invisalign
Although Invisalign treatment takes longer to complete than dental bonding and veneers, the results can last for life. When teeth are significantly out of alignment, correcting them so they bite together properly can help improve dental health, potentially reducing the risk of tooth decay and gum disease. Also, when teeth bite together correctly, it reduces excess wear and tear, so there is less risk of teeth chipping or cracking.
Discovering Which Solution Is Right for You
If you have been considering correcting a crooked smile, make an appointment with our cosmetic dentist at Margolian Dentistry. We can assess your teeth and discuss options that suit your needs. Our digital smile design service can create images showing how your new smile could look using specific treatments.
