It is beyond dispute that crooked teeth will take a toll on appearance. Luckily, there are ways to improve such condition, including braces and porcelain veneers. Which approach is better? Well, it depends.

    According to dentists from AKJ Dental Hospital, braces are generally recommended to get misaligned teeth straight. At the very beginning, traditional metal wired braces are often applied to achieve an orthodontic end. It’s quite affordable, but without doubt it’s not that aesthetic. As people focus much more on aesthetics, there comes the creation of invisible orthodontics, transparent bracket-free braces and lingual appliances included. Before taking the treatment, it’s necessary to get a full assessment on your teeth condition from a experienced orthodontist. 

    As is known, persistent efforts are required in terms of teeth correction. Typically it takes around one or two years to complete an orthodontic treatment. So some would like to know why not take quicker alternatives like porcelain veneers or crowns. 

    Though veneers can be applied to fix some kinds of dental deformity, it’s absolutely not the treatment of choice. Both veneers and crowns require enamel abrasion upfront in order to hold the restorations in place. Dentists are trained to deal with teeth problems. Of course they are expected to calculate accurately how much enamel needs removing and do the work properly. Enamel removal is no reverse, however. In the long run, it is likely to compromise overall teeth health.

    People have a tendency to pursue beauty, which is actually great. But there is no need to achieve it at the expense of health. That’s why braces would be considered as the first choice for fixing teeth misalignment. For those who are not price sensitive, invisible orthodontics enjoying a good performance in aesthetic is really recommended.

    Consult with your orthodontist and get your customized treatment plan. Please feel free to contact me if there’s any dental problem. (WeChat ID: aiyuan325180)