Options to Correct Crowded Teeth Sans Braces
Dental crowding is one of the most common bite issues that patients seek to correct. Crooked, overlapping teeth not only detract from your smile but make oral hygiene difficult. Though braces are a popular treatment, several alternatives can align and create space without metal wires.
At Discovery Dental & Implants in Las Vegas, we offer multiple solutions that straighten front teeth and expand narrow arches quickly and discreetly. Consider these effective options:
Clear Aligners
Popular brands like Invisalign consist of a series of removable plastic trays worn sequentially to shift teeth into place gradually. Treatment times range from 10-24 weeks for minor crowding. Aligners are invisible during wear.
Lingual Braces
Lingual braces attach to the tongue-side surface of your teeth so they remain hidden. They apply light, continuous pressure to gently align teeth and relieve crowding or spacing issues over a few months.
Tooth Removal
Extracting one or more teeth provides space for the remaining teeth to shift naturally into alignment. This is best for minor crowding that does not involve the front four teeth. It offers an affordable, non-invasive solution.
Dental Contouring
Your dentist can contour or shape the edges of teeth to correct unevenness or narrowness using a dental drill. It is a minimally invasive way to create subtle yet effective changes in tooth position and appearance.
Bite Adjustment
Selectively reshaping the biting surfaces of overlapping teeth allows them to mesh properly. This simple and non-invasive procedure can instantly resolve bite alignment problems causing crowding.
Interproximal Reduction
Also called IPR or slenderizing, a little enamel is gently removed between teeth to reduce width. This makes subtle adjustments to fit teeth together better.
Dental Veneers
Veneers are thin shells that bond to front teeth to reshape, straighten, or close small gaps. Though more invasive than other options, the results are dramatic.
With multiple alternatives to conventional braces, we can find a solution that discreetly and quickly corrects crowding and overlap. Contact our Las Vegas office to discuss which treatment best suits your needs.
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