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Every time you see yourself in a photo, you cringe a little at the sight of your crooked grin. You\u2019d love to straighten them, but is there any way to straighten teeth without having to get braces? Actually, there\u2019s two solutions you can choose from: Invisalign and porcelain veneers. Both are great, but which is actually the best for you? Here are the pros and cons to consider when your goal is a more dazzling smile.<\/p>\n
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A thin piece of porcelain that\u2019s bonded to the front of the tooth is called a veneer. They can make your pearly whites appear straighter and, as a side bonus, will also cover up other cosmetic problems like stains and cracks.<\/p>\n
Invisalign is usually offered as an alternative to braces. You\u2019ll wear a series of see-through aligners that\u2019ll gradually push your teeth into place. They can be removed so that you can brush normally and eat whatever you\u2019d like.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re looking for a fast solution, veneers definitely have an advantage over Invisalign as they can be placed in as little as two appointments. They\u2019ll also address issues like misshapen teeth and a wide variety of other cosmetic flaws, whereas Invisalign can only correct a tooth\u2019s position.<\/p>\n
However, to get veneers, a small amount of enamel is removed; this might weaken your tooth and can sometimes leave it vulnerable to decay. Also, veneers only cover up crooked teeth without actually correcting them. That means it\u2019s not really a suitable treatment if there are serious orthodontic issues.<\/p>\n
Since Invisalign actually straightens your teeth and makes them easier to clean, in the long run they\u2019re often better for your oral health than porcelain veneers. They can also correct a wider variety bite and tooth alignment problems. You\u2019ll find that over time Invisalign requires less maintenance; you need to get new veneers every 5 to 10 years, but you only need Invisalign treatment once.<\/p>\n
Of course, one downside is that said treatment often takes over a year, so you won\u2019t see results as quickly. There\u2019s also the matter of comfort to consider; you\u2019ll feel some pressure the first time you put in your aligners, and while the feeling will eventually go away, it\u2019ll come back once you move on to the next aligner.<\/p>\n
Despite the fact that they can both be used for crooked teeth, veneers and Invisalign are very different procedures for patients with very different needs. To make the right choice between the two, talk to your dentist about your oral health and the cosmetic goals you have in mind.<\/p>\n