It used to be that in order to achieve a straighter smile, a dental patient needed to use conventional metal braces. Now, however, thanks to advancements in cosmetic dentistry, people have a number of treatment options! Today, our Elmhurst cosmetic dentists are talking about the ways you can get the straighter smile you want.
Invisalign
Invisalign is an orthodontic treatment that uses clear plastic aligners to move your natural teeth into better positions. Invisalign can be used to close gaps between teeth, straighten crooked teeth, and improve your bite alignment. During the treatment process, you will wear a series of aligners—upgrading to a new aligner every two to three weeks or so.
Dental Bonding
We can also make your smile look straighter and perfect by applying composite resin to specific spots on your dental enamel. We can also close gaps in your smile by building up your teeth with bonding. Once the composite resin is cured and hardened, it stays in place permanently and looks just like real enamel.
Veneers and LUMINEERS
Here is another cosmetic treatment that does not involve moving your existing teeth at all: veneers. Veneers are individual, personalized porcelain restorations, which our dental team then bonds to your real tooth. Once the veneer is in place, it completely covers your real tooth. So, as is the case with dental bonding, veneers make your smile look straighter in a very short period of time.
As you can see, you have a number of treatment options when it comes time to improve the appearance of your smile! Give our Elmhurst cosmetic dentists a call to schedule your consultation.