Misaligned Teeth

Misaligned teeth are usually corrected by

2. Instant Orthodontics (Porcelain Veneers or Crowns)

Orthodontic treatment, which commonly takes one or more years involves either wearing of plastic aligners as in Invisalign or bonding of braces to the teeth and the placement of wires and rubber bands that connect individual orthodontic components together. Light forces are used to slowly move the teeth into the desired position. The orthodontic appliances are usually very visible during that time. After the completion of the orthodontic treatment, a patient often has to wear a retainer for the rest of his life to maintain the corrected position of his teeth.

In certain cases Aesthetic Dentistry (instant orthodontics) may be a valid choice to correct misaligned teeth invisibly and quickly (it ususally takes only two to three weeks). If your teeth are misaligned only slightly, extensive orthodontic treatment may not be necessary and a minor cosmetic correction by placing ceramic porcelain veneers or crowns may handle your situation perfectly. Orthodontic retainers will not be necessary.

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