How Cosmetic Dentistry Can Help Fix Your Crooked Teeth

Everyone understands how important it is to make a good first impression, so naturally, we all want to our smile to convey beauty, youth, and confidence. 

 

Unfortunately, the show is often spoilt by our crooked teeth. 

 

Here is the good news; there are now a wide variety of potential solutions you can explore to fix your crooked teeth. Perhaps you are thinking of orthodontic braces to be the only option; you definitely need to think again. 

 

Even though they may sometimes, be the best solution for severely misaligned teeth, most adults are not willing to spend that long time in braces (more than two years sometimes). 

 

So, what is the alternative? You can explore cosmetic dentistry to provide the quick fix you have desired to restore your beautiful smile. If you are tired of living with crooked teeth, these are a few cosmetic options you can explore for speedy results. 

 

However, before you opt for any cosmetic dental procedure for your crooked teeth, I will recommend you first speak to your dentist so he or she can help you decide what is the best procedure for you. 

 

 

 

Invisalign technically belongs to orthodontics category, but it will delight you to know that you don’t need to wear orthodontic braces for two years. If you are having misalignment issues, invisible aligner trays are a good option for you. In about 6 months to a year, Invisalign can restore a straight smile to you. 

 

You will be given invisible trays that you replace with new ones after every few weeks to gradually keep moving your teeth into position. The good thing about it is that unlike traditional braces, you can easily remove your Invisalign trays when you want to clean your teeth or when you want to eat. 

 

All you need to do is to visit your dentist to help determine if Invisalign will work for you. 

 

 

 

Do you have a relatively minor issue as regards to crooked teeth, such as mild gaps, overlaps, or teeth with uneven edges? It will surprise you to know that simple cosmetic procedures like contouring and bonding can do a magic. In Preston, this treatment is also known as Composite Veneers and Composite Bonding. 

 

The procedure starts with an X-ray to assess the teeth. Then, your dentist will shave away enamel using a drill and reshape the teeth. After that, bonding materials can now be added until your teeth are looking perfectly straight. 

 

 

 

There are some cases where teeth will be too crooked for reshaping and Invisalign procedures to help. If this looks like you and you still don’t want to use braces, then porcelain veneers is your next option. 

 

This porcelain overlay is applied to the front of your teeth after significantly drilling them down, hence offering you a perfect, straight smile with instant gratification. 

 

Even though you will eventually replace veneers, they should last up to 10-20 years before considering a replacement. 

 

 

 

If you have crooked teeth and not sure which treatment can correct your croooked teeth or want to find out which treatment will work best for your smile, simply contact our super friendly team who are always here to help by completing our Contact Form, or alternatively, call usk on 01772 651130.