Do you wish you could straighten your slightly crooked teeth, but would prefer to do so without having to wear metal braces? You’re not alone. As an adult, confidence and image-consciousness may be more than just vanity; they could also be an important factor in your personal and professional lives. Fortunately, we offer a few cosmetic options for straightening teeth without conventional braces (unless your teeth are severely crooked and require specialized orthodontic treatment).
Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain veneers aren’t the most common cosmetic dental procedure (that accolade goes to teeth whitening), but they’ve quickly gained popularity for their lifelike appearance and ability to address multiple issues simultaneously. Among those issues—minor to moderate tooth misalignment (malocclusion). Veneers are hand-crafted, wafer-thin shells of dental porcelain that are bonded to the fronts of your teeth, creating a straighter, more appealing contour for your smile in a single procedure.
Invisalign® Clear Aligners
Invisalign® clear aligners are designed to make your teeth-straightening treatment more discreet and more convenient. Instead of brackets and wires, Invisalign is a system of virtually-invisible plastic aligners that can be removed before eating or brushing and flossing your teeth. As you wear and change your aligners, they gradually guide your teeth into more desirable positions through gentle, but continuous, force.
Which Option is Right for You?
The first step to straightening crooked teeth is to seek a professional assessment from your dentist or orthodontist. At Woodland Hills Dental Arts, our experts will thoroughly examine the extent of your malocclusion, as well as consult with you to discuss your goals and expectations, before recommending an appropriate course of treatment.