Mississauga straightening options appeal to adult patients who do not want to wear metal braces
A lot of patients desire a movie star smile.
How to: Veneers
One of the most convenient and natural-looking ways to
achieve a brighter, more uniform smile is with porcelain veneers. These
thin strips of porcelain are quite the multi-taskers, as they may be
used to do everything from covering chips, gaps, and stubborn stains, to
contouring unevenly shaped teeth.
If Dr. Rina Kotecha finds veneers are right for you, a very
small amount of tooth enamel will be removed. This step is necessary,
because the veneer will be applied to the front of the tooth. If the
enamel remained untouched, the veneer would look too prominent. By
removing a tiny amount of enamel there will be enough room to securely
bond the veneer and achieve results you will smile about.
As with other types of restorations such as dental crowns,
after the tooth is prepared Dr. Kotecha will take an impression of the
treatment area and surrounding teeth. This impression will be used to
make the final veneer. A temporary veneer will be placed while you wait
for the permanent one to be made in lab. During a return visit, Dr.
Kotecha will remove the interim veneer, check the fit of the permanent
veneer and, if it looks and feels good, it will be securely cemented in
place.
Alternative treatments
While veneers are known to look and feel like natural teeth,
there is no single option that works for every patient. Dental bonding
is considered a reversible procedure, as no alteration may be required
to apply the tooth-like, composite resin material that will effectively
be your new tooth structure.
Dental bonding might be a better fit for your budget, but
other treatments can be more cost-effective overall. Consider the value
of treatment. For those with more serious problems in the way the upper
and lower teeth come together, Dr. Kotecha may recommend orthodontic
treatment such as Invisalign. These aligner trays are clear, so no one
has to know you are straightening. They may be removed for eating and
cleaning for up to four hours a day.
Even traditional orthodontic appliances have evolved with
tooth-coloured brackets and wires, so there is no fear that your adult
braces will look like obvious metal mouth. Turn to your Mississauga
dental provider, Dentistry on 10, to explore if orthodontic treatment or
other methods to achieve a straighter smile are right for you.
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