Orthodontics: Instant or Invisible?

Many people dream about having straighter teeth. But who wants to spends years wearing unattractive metal braces, especially as an adult?

Thank goodness for today's modern dental technology and two of the most advanced dental treatments:

• ('Instant' Orthodontics)


• ('Invisible' Orthodontics)

Each of these simple, affordable and painless treatments offers a unique and permanent solution to straighter, more beautiful teeth.

Which way is best for you?

Porcelain Veneers: The "Instant" Orthodontics

Porcelain veneers can straighten teeth or fill in gaps between teeth without the use of metal braces or Invisalign aligners. Porcelain veneers are created from thin shells of ceramic material bonded directly to the outside of your tooth. In most cases, veneers cover the front four teeth, but cosmetic dentists like Dr. Kevin Sands have advanced training in cosmetic dentistry and can apply porcelain veneers to as many as ten teeth for superior straightening and whitening.

Because porcelain veneers are strong, durable, long-lasting and offer fast application, they are the treatment of choice for many individuals with crooked, gapped or misaligned teeth. Porcelain veneers straighten your teeth in just one or two visits. Imagine whiter, straighter teeth almost instantly! And imagine the incredible difference straighter, whiter teeth will make to your life.

Invisalign: The "Invisible" Orthodontics

Invisalign is a series of clear, removable, plastic aligners custom-made to comfortably fit your teeth using advanced 3-D computerized technology. Approximately every two weeks, you'll switch to a new set of aligners. Slowly and gently, your teeth are shifted to a more natural, straighter position.

Invisalign aligners are worn more or less continuously, other than when eating or drinking. In fact, you can take them out whenever you want; for example, for that big night out or when you're having your picture taken. But the more often you wear your Invisalign aligners, the faster you'll achieve your treatment goal of more perfect teeth.

Treatment lengths vary individually, and your cosmetic dentist can answer all of your questions about how long treatment might take. In most cases, Invisalign treatment takes about one year. So, in about the same time as it takes metal braces to correct your crooked smile, Invisalign can finish the job and no one ever has to know how you did it! No wires, no brackets...just a beautifully straight smile you'll be proud to show off.

Best of all, when combined with , both porcelain veneers and Invisalign produce spectacular results for overall straightening and whitening that will refresh and rejuvenate your smile and your self confidence.