Have you heard some rumors from friends or caught wind of details online suggesting you might not need braces for your mild misalignment? As a matter of fact, you don’t always need braces or other types of orthodontic improvement if you are unhappy with the uniformity (or lack thereof) of your smile. If the alignment of your teeth is causing you some grief, we encourage you to learn more about how cosmetic dentistry can create the illusion of a straight smile.
Consider Bonding And Contouring
If you are having some issues with the alignment of your smile – or the general uniformity – you might not need braces. We tend to suggest orthodontic care only if your teeth need physical movement for improved alignment. If the issue is cosmetic in nature (which means it only impacts the way your smile looks) then cosmetic dentistry can often help. For gently overlapping teeth, we may recommend dental contouring (to remove a minuscule portion of tissue). For spaces between teeth, we may suggest dental bonding (to add the illusion of more tissue).
Learn About Porcelain Veneers
Are you distraught not only with the less than pleasing alignment of your teeth but also with other esthetic concerns? Perhaps your teeth aren’t as white as they could be, the lengths of your teeth vary significantly, the texture of your teeth could be better, or otherwise. When you want to make a variety of improvements, we may suggest a cosmetic dentistry treatment called porcelain veneers, which can camouflage your smile by creating a beautiful façade.