From a young age, we are told that proper teeth alignment is a sign of good dental and personal hygiene. Having straight teeth can help young people and adults alike develop a more positive self image as well as build up their self confidence and encourage them to smile more often. It is the job of a dentist who specializes in straightening teeth to help straighten teeth for adults and make them realize it is never too late to have straighter teeth and a beautiful smile.
Teeth Straightening Options for Adults
Luckily, there are quite a few different teeth straightening treatment options for adults that do not involve wearing metal braces. We discuss the most popular options below.
Invisalign
Invisalign is the perfect option for adults who are looking to discretely straighten their teeth without metal braces. Many adults are embarrassed that they need to have their teeth straightened later in life, and Invisalign can help alleviate some of that embarrassment.
Invisalign is a clear plastic mould that sits right on top of your teeth. No one will know you are wearing the moulds unless they are standing an inch away from your face. The one downfall is that you do need to remove the aligners before eating and brushing your teeth, and they do need to be replaced about once every two weeks. Other than that, they provide an excellent alternative to bulky metal braces.
Incognito Hidden Braces
An even more discrete alternative to metal braces than Invisalign are Incognito Hidden Braces, also known as Lingual Braces. Like the name suggests, these braces are hidden behind the teeth for maximum stealth. The best thing about them, other than the fact that they are completely hidden behind your teeth, is that they are 100% customizable based on whatever orthodontic issues you may have, making them an especially viable form of improper teeth alignment treatment. They may cause a little discomfort in the beginning due to their close proximity to your tongue, but once you get used to them, they’re like any other part of your mouth.
Ceramic Braces
Ceramic Braces, are the direct counterpart of the traditional and much-loathed metal braces. The main difference is that the brackets are either clear or they are the same colour as your teeth. Some people even choose to use clear wires for that extra camouflage effect. The major downfall with this teeth straightening treatment is that you have to be very careful with what you eat and drink so as not to stain the brackets. So, say goodbye to that morning cup of joe unless you want little yellow floating squares on your teeth!
Cosmetic Dentistry Options: Porcelain Veneers or Dental Bonding
It is recommended that cosmetic dentistry should be considered with extreme caution as it is a more permanent and invasive form of improper teeth alignment treatment and teeth straightening treatment than all of the abovementioned choices. Porcelain Veneers and Dental Bonding are perhaps the most well known forms of cosmetic dentistry.
Porcelain veneers are very thin and small pieces of porcelain that are stuck directly onto the front of your teeth. They are very solid and they help prevent staining and diminish the appearance of improper teeth alignment. However, some dentists might advise against this form of teeth straightening for adults because it involves having to scrape off the surface enamel from teeth, which is a procedure that cannot be reversed.
Dental Bonding, on the other hand, is mainly used for filling in small gaps between teeth and reshaping teeth that might be damaged or cracked. It is a common fix for minimal teeth-related issues.
Want Straight Teeth? Contact Princeview Dental in Toronto!
Princeview Dental has been a fixture of the Kingsway area in Etobicoke for over 20 years, where we’ve provided dedicated family care in a professional, welcoming, and modern environment. We are a premium dental office that offers some of the above teeth straightening treatments and more! For more information, please call us today at (416) 231-4562.
