Cosmetic Dentistry Blog

The term “instant orthodontics” may be a little confusing. When you hear the word orthodontics, it probably brings to mind memories of the long, grueling process that you, or someone you knew, went through in high school, involving braces and multiple appliances used to force teeth into alignment.

Instant orthodontics won’t actually move your teeth. It simply makes them appear straight, by covering them with porcelain veneers and/or using dental bonding techniques. Porcelain veneers are a thin shell of porcelain, bonded to the surface of your teeth, which look and feel like natural teeth. Your veneers are made in a lab, so they will actually require two office visits to complete.

Besides being quick and easy, your porcelain veneers can cover multiple imperfections in one procedure, eliminating the need for tooth whitening, and correcting the appearance of chips and misshapen teeth.

Of course, if you want to truly straighten your teeth, you have the option of choosing Invisalign, which takes six months to two years, depending on how much adjustment you need. Invisalign requires a longer commitment of time than instant orthodontics, but the clear aligners eliminate the need to wear unsightly and uncomfortable braces.