How would you feel if you looked at your reflection and for the first time in your life, your pearly whites were straight, even, and beautiful? Would it make you want to smile? Would you feel more confident? The answer is yes on both counts. Straightening teeth can completely transform a person’s image. We interweave cosmetic dentistry with orthodontics and restorative treatments for personalized, long-lasting results.
If you’re ready to discuss orthodontic options with the experts, call Signature Smile Arts in Hometown, IL, today at (708) 799-5353. After a comprehensive oral examination, the dentist can explain options to straighten your teeth (and as a result, fall in love with your smile). In our office, patients can choose from traditional braces, clear braces, clear aligners, or cosmetic restorations with bonding or veneers. In some cases, porcelain crowns are the best method to improve a smile.
Braces for All Ages
Though there are many options for straightening teeth, perhaps the most tried and true is braces. Orthodontic braces work for all ages of patients and misalignments of varying complexities.
Traditional braces can shift teeth right and left, as well as up and down. Clear algiers can’t do that. Furthermore, complex occlusal issues like crossbite are often best corrected with traditional braces.
However, your braces don’t necessarily have to be metallic. We can use ceramic, tooth-colored brackets in some cases, along with nickel wires, which are less conspicuous than other metals. If you need the mechanics of traditional braces but want to maintain a sophisticated image, ask about “clear” braces during your consultation.
Clear, Removable Orthodontic Aligners
In less complex cases, such as minor over/underbites, spacing issues, and cosmetic imperfections, clear aligners may provide a great alternative to braces. When it comes to straightening teeth, clear aligners offer a comfortable, removable, reliable option for teens and adults.
Clear acrylic aligners by Invisalign and ClearCorrect place gentle, consistent, guided pressure on specific teeth that need to move. Often in less time than traditional braces, clear aligners can deliver straighter teeth and a more attractive smile.
Cosmetic Alternatives to Braces & Aligners
For the fastest results, and in cases where only minor cosmetic corrections are desired, some patients prefer porcelain veneers, porcelain crowns, or cosmetic bonding with resin to straighten teeth. These options allow the patient to forego wearing braces or aligners.
While bonding is completed in a single visit (in most cases), porcelain veneers and crowns must be created in a dental lab. Generally, either restoration can be designed, fabricated, and set in place within a month.
Veneers, crowns, and bonding aren’t solutions for every orthodontic problem. In fact, they cannot achieve dental realignment at all. However, in some situations, they present a wise alternative. Talk with your dentist at your consultation to learn about effective treatment options for your unique case. Together, you and he can decide on a treatment plan to achieve your dream smile and boost your self-confidence.
What’s Your Next Step for Straightening Teeth?
A professional consultation with one of our respected family and cosmetic dentists will provide you with information essential to making a treatment decision. At your appointment, we may take X-rays, photographs, and conduct a thorough oral evaluation. With evidence, the dentist can explain your orthodontic profile and treatment options for straightening teeth. You have options. We have answers. Go online to schedule or call to reserve your consultation today: (708) 799-5353.
