Introduction
According to Iqaluit Dental Clinic, while crooked teeth aren’t uncommon, they can lower your self-esteem and make you more self-conscious. You may have crooked teeth due to many reasons including premature loss of baby teeth, genetic predisposition, and poor dental hygiene. Let’s check out a few options for correcting crooked teeth.
The Options
1. Braces – Braces are the most common and well-known treatment option for crooked teeth. You may choose from traditional, ceramic or lingual braces. Traditional braces are made from stainless steel and use metal brackets to attach to each tooth with orthodontic glue. They are connected with elastic ligatures or arch wire and put pressure on your teeth to slowly correct their position.
On the other hand, while ceramic or porcelain braces work like metal braces, they blend in with the natural colour of your teeth and are less noticeable. However, they are more brittle than metal braces. Lingual braces are very different since they attach to the back of your teeth and may shorten treatment time.
2. Invisible aligners – Invisible or clear aligners are plastic trays that can fit over your teeth. These transparent trays are custom-made after scanning your teeth and gradually shift your teeth to the right position. Your dentist does that by replacing the trays every two weeks. While these aligners aren’t as strong as braces, they look good and are usually opted for by people who don’t like the aesthetics of braces.
Moreover, these aligners can be removed and cleaned at home since you have a window of two hours for removing them from your mouth. You can choose in-office aligners where you need to be present at the dentist’s office to receive these aligners. Otherwise, you may opt for at-home aligners that are cheaper and the treatment is done completely remotely.
3. Cosmetic dentistry – You can also go with cosmetic dentistry where your crooked teeth aren’t actually fixed but enhance the look and make them appear straighter. This is opted for by people who have minor imperfections. You can choose between veneers, dental bonds and crowns. Traditional veneers cover the front of your teeth to make them look straight and are made from porcelain or composite materials. However, they are very expensive. If you’re on a budget, you can choose custom-made removable veneers that don’t even require a visit to the dentist.
Dental bonding can be even cheaper. You need to visit the dentist once where the shape, colour and size of your tooth may be changed with a composite material glued over it. On the other hand, dental crowns are less cosmetic in nature and are used for restoring a chipped and crooked tooth. In this process, your tooth is restructured and then covered with a metal or porcelain crown over the top.
Conclusion
Iqaluit Dental Clinic suggests that you talk to your dentist and use one of the options mentioned above for fixing your crooked teeth. The cost of fixing crooked teeth can also vary drastically depending on the treatment method. That’s why you should check your insurance and figure out your options.
