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Don’t want to deal with braces? You’re definitely not alone.
To be totally honest, traditional orthodontics can leave a lot to be desired. You have to have metal brackets bonded to your teeth and wear wires connecting them for months. You experience soreness after every orthodontic appointment. You have to adapt your diet and avoid your favorite foods to make sure you don’t damage your braces.
But for many, the straighter teeth at the end of the process make all the hassle worth it.
What if you could get a straight, gorgeous smile without having to go through this stressful experience? For some patients, orthodontic treatment may not actually be necessary. If you have only mildly crooked teeth, or just crooked front teeth but your back teeth fit together comfortably, it’s time to discuss other options.
If you’re unhappy with the appearance of your smile, meet with a cosmetic dentist to learn more about what you can do about less-than-straight teeth. Hoffman Dental Care offers a specific veneer that has helped many patients achieve their perfect grins without going through a frustrating process – more on that below.
Porcelain veneers are thin shells that fit over your natural teeth. Portions of the tooth structure are removed so that the veneers will fit in place without making your teeth look or feel bulky. Through this process, natural teeth lose structure and anesthesia is necessary.
Lumineers help improve upon this process to make it as comfortable as possible for patients. The material that makes up Lumineers, cerinate porcelain, allows for them to be especially thin without losing strength. Lumineers are actually not thicker than a contact lens:
What do Lumineers have to do with crooked teeth? They provide patients who are candidates for non-orthodontic straightening with a straightforward, comfortable and effective way to transform their smiles.
You’re probably wondering how you can tell whether your teeth are ideal for Lumineers as opposed to traditional braces. The only way to know for sure is to schedule a consultation with a dentist. But in order to help guide you and provide background information, we’ve put together some questions you can consider at home.
Our upper and lower jaws need to fit together comfortably and work as a harmonious unit. When you’re at rest, your jaws should feel good and you should not strain to shift your teeth. You should also be able to bite and chew comfortably.
For many people, this just isn’t a reality. Countless people are born with teeth that don’t fit together the way they would like – they don’t feel comfortable and they don’t form a confident smile. If you weren’t able to receive orthodontic treatment when younger, you might be wondering what you can do as adult.
Other conditions can also lead to shifting teeth, ranging from periodontal disease to bruxism to a variety of dental problems. No matter the cause of your crooked teeth, you may be a candidate for cosmetic straightening.
To get started, ask yourself these questions:
Ready to meet with a professional? Get in touch with our team with learn more about your options.