If you have flaws on your teeth, you may be searching for the shortest distance between the point of smile discomfort and smile pride. A good cosmetic dentist has many options for a variety of problems. Sometimes multiple issues can be addressed in a series of appointments and we call that a smile makeover. However, the less treatment necessary, the better for the patient. Libertyville cosmetic dentist, Dr. Brent A. Engelberg, will shed some light on a comparison between porcelain veneers and Invisalign.
Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain veneers start with a consultation and examination to make sure your teeth and gums are healthy first. Next, measurements and impressions will be taken of your teeth. Your information is sent to a skilled ceramist who will fabricate high quality and translucent tooth-like veneers designed to appear natural while covering over multiple flaws. Veneers are the preferred cosmetic treatment for people that feel like they have an overwhelming amount of cosmetic dental issues including overlapping or slightly crooked teeth. So if veneers can do all of this, why bother with orthodontics?
Invisalign
Teeth that are severely crooked or misaligned can affect your dental health in more ways than you realize. Some of the complications can include difficulty with oral hygiene that results in higher rates of gum disease and tooth decay, as well as TMJ pain. If your malocclusion or the way your teeth are spaced will make it difficult for you to keep your smile healthy even with veneers, you might be a good candidate for invisible braces. Invisalign can straighten your teeth inconspicuously through the use of customized alignment trays that you change every two weeks or so. Treatment times vary, but the force that Invisalign uses is gentle enough that most people find them far more comfortable than traditional braces. Invisalign does not require a specialty orthodontist, so you can turn to your Libertyville cosmetic dentist for help.
Visit Your Libertyville Cosmetic Dentist
Your cosmetic dentist in Libertyville offers cosmetic procedures that can help with a number of dental issues, including Invisalign and porcelain veneers. You can reach our 60048 dentist office at 847-259-8030. We are happy to serve patients in Northbrook, Deerfield, Highland Park, Wilmette, Winnetka, Glencoe, Vernon Hills, Lincolnshire, Libertyville, Skokie, Evanston, Palatine, Schaumburg, Elk Grove Village, Rolling Meadows, Northwest Chicago Suburbs, and Northern Chicago Suburbs.
