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Achieve A Perfect Smile in Jacksonville, Florida -Learn How!

By Dr. Holly Nadji October 8, 2019

Many people have crooked or misaligned teeth. For straightening teeth, the first step is to get evaluated by your dentist.

The options your dentist may offer you are:

Invisalign: The invisible option where clear retainers are used to straighten the teeth. As the name suggests, these are not the only custom made but are also discreet and work faster than the other options hence making it more popular. The process is simple and the retainers can be removed at the time of brushing or eating. These retainers have to be changed every two weeks depending on the current position of your teeth and the final desired position.

Porcelain Veneers: These veneers are made out of hard porcelain shells and are bonded permanently to the front of the tooth that needs correction in color, shape, size or length to treat:

Discoloration caused either by root canal treatments or by stains from chemicals like fluoride.
Chipped or broken teeth.
Misalignment, uneven or irregularly shaped teeth.
Space-related issues where it is used to fill the gaps between the teeth.
Also corrects the worn out or old looking teeth.
Veneers are extremely comfortable, long-lasting and reliable for some teeth and thus are the most procured method for straightening

To make sure that dental veneers are appropriate for you when you visit us, we take x-rays and make impressions of your mouth and teeth before administering the solution. Your dentist then removes a slight portion of your tooth enamel which is almost equal to the thickness of the veneer about to be placed on the tooth surface. Then an impression is made of the tooth which is sent to the laboratory to construct the veneer. It can take up to four weeks for the perfect veneer to be made. The placing of the veneer needs a lot of perfection and hence your dentist examines and cross-examines the veneer multiple times before permanently bonding it to your teeth. The color is adjusted and a special light is applied to the veneer which ensures its permanence and durability. Veneers are the safest ways on some teeth to obtain a straightened hassle-free tooth structure.

To Learn More about the best options to straighten your teeth in Jacksonville FL, Call (904) 731-1919.

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