Natural Look For Crooked, Misshapen & Gapped Teeth

If you are embarrassed over having an unsightly smile, Smiles by Design's Dr. Sajoo offers many cosmetic alternatives that do not require braces or costly orthodontics. Surprising to many, veneers, bonding, crowns and invisible braces (Invisalign) are popular choices for misshaped teeth. In the particular case of crooked, crowded and gapped teeth, these remedies further mitigate the development of tooth decay from bacterial traps. Moreover, teeth that become severely misshapen could lead to bite problems and ultimately jaw soreness and headaches.

Porcelain veneers, in particular, can greatly improve the appearance of misshapen teeth without have to incur the time and aggravation of straightening them. These thin porcelain shells are bonded to the front of your natural teeth in just two dental visits. By covering the front of your tooth, they are excellent choices for gapped as well as crooked teeth.

For less extreme cases of gap filling and crooked teeth, bonding represents a cost effective and quick solution. These composite resin fillings are placed on the surface of the tooth and sculpted to your desired shape. A high-intensity light then hardens the plastic which is subsequently polished until it resembles your natural appearance. In some cases, Dr. Sajoo may recommend that the application of bonding or veneers be preceded by tooth contouring where portions of the existing tooth enamel may be sculpted prior to tooth coverings.

If the teeth are extremely crooked or gapped, Invisalign offers a promising solution without the unsightliness of metal braces. In this case, straightening is accomplished by squeezing your teeth tightly into place with custom fit, removable trays. These plastic trays move your teeth slowly to a more favorable bite position while enhancing your smile appearance.

To find out more about these restoration alternatives, we encourage you to take advantage of our free initial consultation.