Archive for April, 2012

When you have crooked teeth, you might feel self-conscious and hesitant  to meet new people.  Crooked teeth can  also interfere with proper speech patterns for some, and if you work in a field
that requires a lot of contact with others or requires you to make  presentations, this can be devastating.

A Dallas Invisalign  treatment is a good choice for many people who have crooked teeth, but it’s not  the only choice a person has.

Metal Braces, Clear Braces

Some people still opt for traditional metal braces when they have  crooked teeth or when considering the best straightening option for their  child’s teeth.  These types of braces take
many years to fix the problem and they can be unsightly and uncomfortable, but  they are the least expensive option.  Most  dentists offer clear braces, which are almost identical to metal braces except  that they’re made of clear plastic rather than metal.  This makes them less unsightly.

Bonding, Veneers

Bonding and veneers are another option if you don’t want to use a Dallas Invisalign  product.  The procedure involves a  dentist filing down the teeth that are crooked or jut out from the gum line and  then use a bonding product to build them up but in a way that makes them appear  to be in line with the other teeth.  Bonding can also be added to teeth that are behind the gum line or teeth
that are undersized.

Making a Choice

It will be up to you and to your Dallas dentist to choose the best straightening  option for your mouth.   Each has its advantages, but the Invisalign  product is quickly growing in popularity because it’s virtually invisible and  easily snaps into place.  This makes it a  great option for adults whose careers bring them into contact with others, and  who may then be self-conscious about traditional braces.

Your Dallas  dentist will tell you whether or not bonding and veneers will work for  your particular concerns.  Don’t forget  that you’ll need to invest time as well as money when straightening your
teeth.  The results will be that you’ll  feel more confident because you’ll have the smile you’ve always dreamed of.