Although there are some fantastic orthodontics (teeth straightening) options if you would like a straighter smile, you may be wondering whether alternative treatments are available, especially if you would like quicker results than typically available with a traditional brace.

There are certainly alternatives to orthodontic treatments that you might want to consider:

Teeth whitening

Although teeth whitening in Lancaster doesn’t move your teeth in any way, having a home or in-office whitening treatment can help to minimise the appearance of flaws, stains and shadows on your teeth, creating the illusion that they are straighter than in the past.

Having whiter, healthy-looking teeth is associated with good health, self-care and a healthy lifestyle and may be an alternative to orthodontics if you’re not keen about having a brace or wearing aligners.

Dental veneers

A favourite with celebrities and those in the public eye, dental veneers are effective at hiding stained, crooked or damaged teeth to create the appearance of a perfectly aligned smile.

Dental veneers are made from high strength porcelain, which looks incredibly natural because of how it reflects the light. They are placed on the front of your teeth using a special bonding cement (a bit like super-glue!) so that they stay in place.

Dental implants

If you have missing rather than crooked teeth, you might want to consider dental implants in Lancaster as an option to give you a beautifully restored, straighter smile. Dental implants are embedded directly into the jaw bone, acting as an artificial root on to which we are able to place a prosthetic tooth that looks as natural as the real thing. They are also just as durable and work exactly like the real deal, helping to keep you smiling with ease and protecting your smile structure from shifting.

Dental crowns and bridges

Alternatively, we may recommend a dental crown or bridge to repair the appearance of badly damaged or heavily filled teeth. A crown or bridge acts as a replacement tooth so that it helps to keep your smile looking full and healthy.

Beautiful smiles

In many cases, we find that using a combination of treatments – for example, white fillings and dental veneers, or teeth whitening and a bridge – can help you have the straight teeth and beautiful smile that you’ve always wanted.

To find out about alternatives to orthodontics in Lancaster at Viva Dental, as well as other options to improve your smile, call us on 01524 735 431 to book an appointment.