Ways to straighten teeth without braces

There are many ways to straighten teeth without braces. Find a good dentist who can give you recommendations on how to straighten your teeth without the use of metal braces.

How do dentists straighten teeth?

Dentists would use many methods to straighten teeth. Depending on the severity of the problem and also on your preference, your dentist will tell you which treatment method would be the best one for your case. The most common treatment option would be metal braces. However, many adults do not want to use braces. Many are not particularly keen on looking like an awkward teenager all over again. Expressing these concerns to your dentist is a good idea because there are other alternatives to the metal braces we all know and hate.

Retainers. Although retainers are also visible when they are worn, they are removable. You can be able to eat normally without them. On top of this, people with braces are more at risk of gingivitis, because it is more difficult to make sure no food particles would be left on the teeth. You will not face this problem with retainers because you can clean and wash the retainers as well as brush normally. It might take a longer time frame for retainers to straighten teeth, but they do the job just as well.

Invisalign aligners. Invisalign aligners offer a clear solution to your teeth straightening conundrum. These aligners would be made out of clear plastic and they are almost invisible when worn. Your dentist would glue on small clear attachments onto your teeth which would help move your teeth into the desired position. Like retainers, these Invisalign aligners are removable, and you can eat and brush your teeth with them off, as well as clean the aligners before putting them back on again.

Appliances. These are devices that are used to straighten teeth by correcting underlying jaw infections that may have caused the misalignment of the teeth in the first place. These would be very visible and they would take a lot of time before results would be noticeable.

Out of all the options available, Invisalign would be the most logical solution because they would be the most inconspicuous out of all three choices. Many people do not like the retainers and appliances even if they are equally as effective in straightening teeth. They would be conscious of their appearance when these are worn.

If you are interested in getting Invisalign aligners, ask your dentist about how to get them. They will be able to inform you about the price, and all the possible side effects connected to these aligners. There is a chance that insurance can cover part of the cost of Invisalign, but you will have to ask your dentist about this to be sure.

Remember that there are other ways to straighten teeth without braces. At the end of the say, no matter how you choose to have your teeth straightened, it would be a good investment. There can be no price that can be put on having a correct bite and a perfect smile.

Your dentist might also recommend getting dental veneers in place of orthodontic braces since it’s much faster to see the results.