So You Want Straight Teeth and Don’t Want To Wait
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In an ideal situation if your teeth are out of alignment you undergo orthodontic treatment to straighten them. Today in addition to traditional metal braces which most patients will not accept due to esthetics there is clear orthodontic tray therapy. However, some patients will not tolerate wearing trays while others want immediate results.
For those who will not or cannot wait, teeth can be straightened with the application of porcelain veneers. Traditionally, veneers were used to improve the color and shape of anterior teeth. Some individuals due to the ingestion of tetracycline by the mother during pregnancy developed darkly stained teeth which will not whiten. For those people veneers restored the desired color they want. Some patients have anterior teeth that are not esthetically pleasing due to the shape of their teeth. With veneers we can alter the shape and color of non esthetic teeth very quickly.
Some patients do not like the look of their smile due to the misalignment of their teeth. For these individuals cosmetic veneers can reposition their teeth to be more in alignment. Veneers are small pieces of porcelain that are bonded onto the front of your teeth. Consider them somewhat like Lee Press on Nails.
There are two ways veneers are done. In one scenario the teeth are not modified and the veneers are just bonded onto the existing teeth. These are called no prep veneer. The problem is the appearance of the teeth being bulky since no room was created for the veneers which is somewhat like having a thimble on your thumb.
If the teeth are prepped then the veneers appear more natural. A combination of the two treatments may be necessary to produce a pleasing smile in a patient whose teeth are misaligned. To help a patient decide if this type of treatment will produce the desired result we have a cosmetic wax up done for the patient by the lab before proceeding. This allows the patient to make an intelligent decision before beginning treatment.
At the dental practice of Glenn Reit DDS located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan we like making people happy and if you are unhappy with your smile we may be able to help you. Conveniently located at 1498 Third Avenue between 84th and 85th streets directly across from our very own Mickey Dees we are easy to get to. The 4,5,6 and Q subway lines are a block away as are multiple bus lines
If you need a cosmetic consult or just want a dental cleaning give us a call today.
You and your teeth will be glad you did.
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At the practice of Glenn Reit DDS; we provide quality care in a relaxed, comfortable, clean and safe environment. Please contact us today at 212 517 9000 for this or any other of your dental needs. We look forward to seeing and taking care of you!
