Are you happy with your smile?

Are you unhappy about your crooked teeth but don’t know what to do about it?  Maybe you’re self-conscious about smiling or laughing or eating in public? You might think the only way to correct this is with traditional metal braces. You don’t need to go on worrying about your crooked or improperly spaced teeth. Meet with Scott J. Pettinato, D.M.D. today to discuss what cosmetic dentistry can do to help you fix those crooked teeth. It might be simpler than you think.

Though traditional braces can certainly straighten your teeth no matter what age you are, most adults don’t want to go through that treatment for what might be the second time in their lives. Cosmetic dentists and patients usually prefer other options such as porcelain dental veneers, invisible braces or dental bonding. Dr. Scott J. Pettinato in Scranton, PA, would like to present your tooth-straightening options.

Veneers

Dental veneers are a cover mounted on top of crooked teeth to correct their appearance and color, straightening your smile quickly and with relatively little discomfort as there is with braces. Some dentists even consider porcelain veneers to be a suitable alternative to invisible clear braces (detailed below) depending on the severity of your condition.  Dr. Pettinato will be able to determine if porcelain veneers or invisible braces are the best solution for you.  As they are constructed of porcelain, veneers are resistant to stains and can last a long time — sometimes more than twenty years.

Invisible Braces

Most people have heard about invisible braces and for good reason.  This increasingly popular solution for crooked and crowded teeth is quickly replacing traditional braces as the primary means of straightening teeth. Clear braces, custom-fitted to your mouth, will straighten your teeth regardless of whether you are a teen or a full-grown adult. The translucent aligners are meant to be worn at least 22 hours a day but can be removed for eating and oral hygiene and are easily cleaned.

Invisible braces are usually able to produce the desired results in six months to two years.  The exact length of time you will need for improvement will depend on several factors including the severity of your crooked teeth to whether or not there is a need for a bite adjustment.  Your cosmetic dentist will be able to give you the specifics for your case. The best part of invisible braces is that nobody will be able to tell you’re wearing them.

Dental Bonding

Dental bonding is a painless means of correcting uneven or crooked teeth.  Your dentist applies a composite resin to the front surface of the problem tooth or teeth.  Bonding, also referred to as cosmetic bonding, is the ideal for closing those annoying gaps between teeth, reshaping teeth and even lightening dark or yellowed teeth.

Although it may be surprising, cosmetic bonding is a minimally invasive procedure.  There is no need for needles or anesthesia. Cosmetic bonding can be applied in a single office visit.  Cosmetic bonding produces natural-looking results, letting you feel free to once again smile as much and as wide as you want to smile.

Cosmetic Dentistry to Fix Crooked Teeth in the Scranton, PA Area

You don’t need to be unhappy with your smile when a cosmetic dentist can bring out the best in it. A cosmetic dentist can correct alignment issues, crooked teeth and more. If you want to enhance your smile, then give Dr. Scott J. Pettinato of Scranton, PA a call at (570)558-9900 or contact us online. And be on your way to a healthier and brighter smile today!