Teeth don’t always erupt precisely where they’re supposed to be. Crooked and gapped teeth can be straightened in several ways, and noticeable metal braces aren’t the only answer. Believe it or not, cosmetic dentistry treatments can be the difference between a wonky smile and a perfect smile – just talk to your Red Bank dentist about which method might be best for you.
Invisalign
You don’t want anything to do with brackets and wires, but clear aligners? That’s a different story. That is, quite often, a yes. The typical Invisalign treatment takes about one year to complete, which is about half the time of traditional orthodontic treatment. If you’re only correcting a few spaces or a few crooked teeth, the number of trays you need to wear will decrease even more, minimizing total treatment time.
Invisalign doesn’t interfere with appearance while it’s doing its work. The aligners are clear and thin, so they fit snugly against your teeth. They don’t interfere with smiling or speaking and because the trays are discreet they are ideal for adults who don’t want to feel self-conscious and for teenagers who already do. Just ask your Red Bank dentist if you’re a good candidate for Invisalign and you’ll see through 3D imaging just how amazing your teeth will look after a full round of treatment.
Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain veneers are custom-designed to conceal flaws – and that includes the shape or position of your teeth, not to mention their length, color, and translucency. For many people veneers are the right choice because they straighten smiles while also beautifying them. This double power makes veneers a popular cosmetic dentistry treatment, and the effectiveness of veneers lets them deliver on their promise.
Crooked teeth are disguised by veneers. Gapped teeth can be covered and holes filled in with carefully sized veneers. The shapes and sizes of veneers are carefully personalized to your unique smile needs. This permanent cosmetic dentistry treatment can last for decades with good at-home care and regular dental visits, which means your straight smile will last for a very long time too.
Porcelain Crowns
Surprised? Many patients are shocked to discover that customized porcelain crowns can be employed to straighten a misaligned smile, but they are often used as a cosmetic dentistry treatment to correct crooked or misshapen teeth that interrupt your smile.
Just like veneers, crowns are designed to conceal imperfections all the way around the tooth, capping it completely. For some patients, crowns are necessary not only because of misalignment but because of damage and this correction fixes problems while also repairing the position of your teeth. Each crown is carefully designed to blend in with the rest of your smile and deliver a complete smile. Not to mention, teeth that are reinforced by porcelain crowns are that much stronger.
Get Cosmetic Dentistry for a Straight Smile in Red Bank
Schedule a consultation with your Red Bank Invisalign provider and cosmetic dentist at Red Bank Dentistry. Contact Dr. Carole Sherrod Jewell and her team to schedule an appointment and find out what cosmetic dentistry treatments are the right path to smile happiness for you.
