In years past, the only option for patients who had crooked teeth was orthodontia. Today, porcelain veneers can be a great solution for patients who are looking to correct their misaligned or malformed teeth. Veneers can also be used to correct gaps or spaces between teeth. The veneers allow us to create a beautiful, natural [...]
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This holiday season are you wishing for a beautiful smile? Your smile is a gift, it is what you use to greet people every single day… and if you don’t feel good about your smile, can you really present your best self when communicating with others?
When you are looking to improve your smile , it’s [...]
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Posted in Braces, Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Health, Dental Technology, General Dentistry, Personal, Preventive Dentistry, Teeth Bleaching, Teeth Whitening, Tooth Bonding, Veneers on Aug 11th, 2008 Comments Off
One alternative to getting veneers is whitening your teeth. If your teeth are slightly crooked then cosmetic re-contouring of the teeth can sometimes be done. Re-contouring is when the teeth are shaved down slightly to straighten them out. Crooked teeth also can be straightened with the use of braces. Those are the three options.
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Yes, there is a possibility that the teeth can be two different colors. But, the newer styles of braces I have seen typically do not cause that type of a problem.
However, there is always a possibility that there can be some decalcification where the braces were bonded to the tooth. The best thing you can [...]
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Bands on braces help to speed up the movement of the tooth in a particular direction.
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Called Invisalign, invisible braces are a series of plastic trays that are changed every two to four weeks to move the teeth to the desired location.
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Yes, a retainer will need to be worn to keep your teeth in the same position after you are finished wearing aligners.
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You can eat while wearing aligners, but it is not recommended because they can become worn down. It is best to remove them, eat and then put them back in your mouth.
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The treatment time for Invisalign can last anywhere from 1-2 years depending on the patient’s teeth and how much they need to be changed.
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Yes, Invisalign does work. It is a good solution for people who do not want to wear braces, but are looking to straighten their teeth. However with Invisalign or even other orthodontic treatments, patients over the age of 18 will need to wear a retainer once their treatments are completed.
Because Invisalign consists of a series [...]
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