To get your teeth straightened there are many methods. Depending on how badly your teeth are misaligned there is a procedure suited for you. Here are a few options your dentist might recommend.
The most popular one is braces. This procedure has two types: metal and invisible. Metal braces are the kind we are most familiar with. Invisible braces are a more recent development. Metal braces can take a number of months, depending how crooked your teeth are. They can't be removed any time you want; you have to wait until your teeth have ready when using this procedure. Invisible braces are removable and they cannot be seen unless someone is close-up. The time it takes to straighten your teeth is less and they are removable for eating and cleaning times.
Aligners fall somewhere in between invisible and metal braces. They form a wall on both sides of your teeth to straighten them. The front wall is invisible so no one knows you're wearing them. They are primarily used to straighten the front teeth. A number of patients have reported a certain discomfort in wearing them.
For chipped or unusually sharp teeth you can have your dentist install veneers. Veneers are small shells that are attached to the outside of your teeth and give them a nice shape. They cannot be removed because of this bonding, and they usually last only five to ten years.
Contouring is an alternative to porcelain veneers. With this procedure chipped teeth are given a better shape. Teeth that are too long compared to the others can be shortened to give you an even 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.
The most popular one is braces. This procedure has two types: metal and invisible. Metal braces are the kind we are most familiar with. Invisible braces are a more recent development. Metal braces can take a number of months, depending how crooked your teeth are. They can't be removed any time you want; you have to wait until your teeth have ready when using this procedure. Invisible braces are removable and they cannot be seen unless someone is close-up. The time it takes to straighten your teeth is less and they are removable for eating and cleaning times.
Aligners fall somewhere in between invisible and metal braces. They form a wall on both sides of your teeth to straighten them. The front wall is invisible so no one knows you're wearing them. They are primarily used to straighten the front teeth. A number of patients have reported a certain discomfort in wearing them.
For chipped or unusually sharp teeth you can have your dentist install veneers. Veneers are small shells that are attached to the outside of your teeth and give them a nice shape. They cannot be removed because of this bonding, and they usually last only five to ten years.
Contouring is an alternative to porcelain veneers. With this procedure chipped teeth are given a better shape. Teeth that are too long compared to the others can be shortened to give you an even 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.
