Invisalign Braces
The new buzzword in orthodontic circles is Invisalign. It is a treatment option where clear plastic aligners are placed on the teeth. These arch-shaped aligners are just a little tighter than the actual position of teeth. This results in a mild but constant force acting on the teeth, which will move gradually, thereby straightening themselves naturally. Invisalign is a great option for people who have only a slight malocclusion, with no severe crowding. Many Invisalign reviews are positive about the cost factor involved. If you compare the costs of Invisalign and braces, the latter outdoes the former. But you need to speak with your orthodontist before going in for this treatment to see if you are eligible for it or not.
Smile Designing
Another option is cosmetic dentistry for treatments such as smile design. When people have minor crossbites, which make the upper and lower teeth have an edge-to-edge bite, they can opt for smile designing treatment. Here, the teeth are worked on, a group of front teeth are reduced and crown preparation is done on them. When the crown preparation is complete, an entire bridge is fitted on the front teeth so that they appear to be in a straight line. Some people have porcelain veneer facings fitted instead of going in for complete dental crowns. This will of course depend on the preference and economic condition of the patient, and alignment of teeth in the dental arch. This is really a great way to straighten teeth without braces.
People with very bad dental crowding can opt for lingual orthodontics, wherein, the metal braces are fitted on the lingual side of the arch, that is, behind the visible surface of teeth.
All the above given procedures do manage to do away with conventional metal braces, but none of these can straighten teeth at home. For that, you’ll need to apply force on your tooth using the thumb, till it budges and moves to its desired position. Surely, this caveman method isn’t something that’s very convenient (plus, the force may just be enough for you to end up with tooth movement to an extent that you do an inadvertent tooth extraction! Surely, that can’t be a prettier sight than misaligned teeth.) Hence, when it comes to dental health, and especially orthodontic treatment, it is best to visit a dentist and leave your pearly whites in the hands of experts.
