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If you have a crooked smile or gaps between your teeth and don't want to deal with traditional braces, instant orthodontics may be the solution for you.
Instant orthodontics does not actually include any orthodontic work at all! Instead of moving your teeth by their roots into proper alignment, instant orthodontics alters the appearance of your natural teeth to create a straighter, more attractive smile.
Instead of braces, your cosmetic dentist can use state-of-the-art dental restorations such as porcelain veneers to shift and straighten your natural teeth.
Porcelain Veneers
The fastest way to straighten your teeth is with dental porcelain veneers. These thin shells of porcelain are placed over top of your natural tooth and then permanently bonded into place. The veneers look, feel, and function like real teeth.
In order for a veneer to stay firmly attached to your tooth, your enamel must be prepared, or shaved down so that the veneer can fit over it. This makes the veneers process irreversible.
However, porcelain veneers can be completed in just two or three visits to your cosmetic dentist. Instant orthodontics with porcelain veneers are quickly becoming a popular and effective alternative to braces and Invisalign for correcting the appearance of your smile. Porcelain dental veneers can also fix teeth that are badly stained, crooked, or unevenly spaced.
Longevity of Instant Orthodontics
While there are no definite number years that your instant orthodontics will last, remember that they will not last forever. However, when porcelain veneers are properly cared for, they can last 10 to 15 years or longer. Taking good care of your instant orthodontics will help increase their longevity. Here are some tips:
Practice good oral home care to minimize the chance of decay
Refrain from grinding your teeth and clenching your jaw
Use non-abrasive toothpaste with fluoride
Avoid exposing your veneers to excessive forces, like biting your nails or other hard items
Minimize staining influences like coffee, red wine, cola and tobacco
If you live in the Portland area and want to learn more about instant orthodontics, please visit Oregon cosmetic dentist Dr. Sue Wendling online to schedule your instant orthodontics consultation.
