The better question might be, “What can’t cosmetic dentistry do?”
It’s amazing how many imperfections and flaws cosmetic dentistry can fix for our patients here in Morristown, NJ. Our cosmetic dentist Dr. Dev Patwa loves nothing more than being able to craft and create beautiful smiles that make our patients feel more confident. While most people think of brighter smiles when they think of cosmetic dentistry, the truth is, cosmetic dentistry can do a whole lot more. Even fix crooked teeth.
What cosmetic options fix crooked teeth?
While braces are truly the only way to fix a crooked smile, this doesn’t mean that there aren’t non-orthodontic cosmetic dentistry options designed to improve the appearance of your smile. Here are some of the orthodontic and non-orthodontic options available to you right here at our Morristown, NJ, dental practice,
Dental Bonding and Tooth Reshaping
If you are dealing with a slight gap between teeth or you have a tooth that’s a little off-kilter, then our cosmetic dentistry team may recommend bonding and reshaping. With bonding, we can apply a tooth-colored resin over certain areas of a tooth to alter its shape and appearance. It could even make teeth appear straighter. We also can remove trace amounts of enamel to help further shape the tooth. These are two of the most non-invasive cosmetic dentistry options we offer here in Morristown, NJ.
Veneers
Dental veneers are thin shells of porcelain that are permanently adhered to the front of your teeth to give you your dream smile. These porcelain shells mimic the look of real tooth enamel and, while they are designed to hide discolorations, chips, or misshapen teeth, they also can hide gaps between teeth and make teeth appear straighter. If your smile is a little crooked, dental veneers may be able to fix that.
Invisalign
Maybe you’ve decided that the best way to correct your crooked smile is with braces. If so, we are happy to provide our older teen and adult patients with Invisalign, a nearly invisible way to straighten teeth. Instead of brackets and wires, this system provides you with completely transparent, custom-fitted aligners that cover over your teeth as a mouthguard does. These aligners will gradually and painlessly shift teeth into their proper alignment. Invisalign aligners can be removed and they don’t contain any metal.
If you are dealing with crooked teeth and want to discuss cosmetic dentistry treatment options with our Morristown, NJ, dentist Dr. Patwa, then call our practice today at (973) 538-1100 to schedule a consultation.