With 2020 right around the corner, are you prepared to spend another year feeling embarrassed by your teeth? What if you gave yourself the gift of confidence just in time for the new year? Your cosmetic dentist can correct your imperfections to give you a beautiful, straight smile you’ll want to show off. Among the most popular solutions are porcelain veneers and Invisalign in West Palm Beach. Not sure which is the right choice for you? Here’s what you need to know to get your dream smile.
Invisalign for Straight Teeth
Whether you missed your chance for braces as a teen or you’ve suffered orthodontic regression, it’s easy to feel insecure about alignment issues. Not only are misaligned teeth unattractive, but they can also negatively impact your oral health and functions. As a result, correcting your bite and alignment concerns is more than just an investment in your self-esteem but also your long-term dental health.
Unlike traditional braces, you won’t need brackets or wires. Instead, an impression of your mouth is taken to create a series of aligners to gradually move your teeth. The clear trays are worn over your teeth for at least 22 hours per day. This applies consistent pressure to move your teeth without any tugging or pulling.
Although every treatment differs, most patients are finished with their aligners in about 12 months. In addition to Invisalign, your cosmetic dentist may also recommend other cosmetic procedures, like veneers.
Transform Your Smile with Porcelain Veneers
A veneer is a thin shell bonded to the front surface of a tooth to instantly improve its color, size, shape, and proportion. This makes them effective for correcting several aesthetic concerns, like discolored or stained teeth. They can also be used to fix chipped, cracked, or shorter than average teeth. In some cases, they can even be used as an alternative to braces or Invisalign. Veneers can be used to close small gaps or make your teeth appear straighter. Instead of months undergoing orthodontic treatment, you can get a straight, beautiful smile after just 2 appointments.
Porcelain is now the preferred material for veneers because it allows them to be crafted thinner. As a result, less of your tooth’s structure is removed during the bonding process. This makes the treatment less invasive because more of your enamel is kept intact. Since porcelain closely mimics your enamel, you’ll enjoy results that look natural.
Which is the Right Treatment for Me?
Your cosmetic dentist evaluates your aesthetic concerns and discusses the results you want to create a customized treatment plan. They may recommend one or both treatments to achieve your dream smile.
About Dr. Nirav Patel
Dr. Nirav Patel takes the time to get to know his patients to deliver individualized solutions for each smile. Besides general dentistry, Dr. Patel has undergone advanced training and regularly completes continuing education courses in many areas of specialty, like cosmetic dentistry. He offers both Invisalign and porcelain veneers in West Palm Beach. If you’re ready to transform your smile, contact our office today to schedule an appointment.