What’s the big deal about straight teeth? Studies show that people with attractive smiles are viewed as more intelligent, friendly, and successful than those with sub-par smiles. Furthermore, straight teeth are easier to clean than crooked, overlapping teeth.
An attractive smile is usually defined as having:
- White teeth
- Straight teeth
- Not too much gum tissue
- Symmetry in size, shape, and spacing of teeth
- Balance of smile with other facial features
If you want straight teeth for a more attractive smile, call Wicker Park Dental Group in Chicago, IL today. Located north of downtown in Wicker Park, our office serves cosmetic dentistry patients with crooked teeth by administering Invisalign clear braces, veneers, dental bonding, and/or white crowns. Call us today at (773) 276-5566 to learn which treatment will best suit your goals and lifestyle.
Invisalign: Straight Teeth in 6 to 24 Months
For years now, Invisalign has delivered straighter teeth, and in some cases better occlusion, to patients concerned about their naturally crooked, oddly spaced, or overlapping teeth. This amazing system relies on custom-made, clear acrylic aligners to incrementally move teeth into their desired position, to achieve head-turning smiles.
Occlusion: how upper and lower teeth fit together when the mouth is closed
Patients with moderate misalignments that don’t impact occlusion may only need to wear Invisalign for six to 12 months. Those with more complex cases often need 12-, 18-, or 24-month treatment. In most cases, Invisalign works faster than traditional braces would.
Patients do not have to wear metal braces and brackets, and most won’t need rubber bands, either. Check-in appointments do not involve tightening wires, so Invisalign is more comfortable and less invasive than traditional braces, as well.
Cosmetic Restorations for Instantly Straight Teeth
If you want straighter teeth fast, we may recommend porcelain veneers, white ceramic crowns, or cosmetic bonding with composite resin. Unlike orthodontics, these restorations alter the shape, color, and overall appearance teeth instead of moving them.
Veneers
Made of strong dental porcelain, veneers permanently attach to the front of teeth. They can close gaps, permanently whiten, and make teeth appear straighter. Veneers can last longer than 20 years.
White Crowns
A white, ceramic dental crown covers the portion of a tooth above the gum line, on all sides. In addition to altering appearance, crowns reinforce tooth structure. Therefore, teeth with failed restorations, or those with cracks, chips, or cavities usually need crowns, instead of veneers or bonding. White crowns can last up to 15 years.
Dental Bonding
Next to Invisalign, dental bonding is the least invasive option for making teeth look straight. For bonding, the dentist applies the same material we use for white fillings. In liquid form, composite resin will be tinted to match your tooth’s enamel, then applied and dried in layers. Bonding can last up to 10 years.
Schedule Your Consultation Today in Chicago
The Wicker Park Dental Group dentists understand restorative, cosmetic, and preventive dental care. Our goal is to help you achieve a bright, beautiful, and healthy smile that will serve you well for life. Call us now at (773) 276-5566 and make an appointment for your cosmetic dentistry consultation.
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