Correcting your smile without Orthodontics
Instant orthodontics is a new term used to describe the process of using cosmetic dentistry to correct malaligned or missing teeth instead of traditional orthodontics. It involves restoring teeth with porcelain to reposition teeth to correct position and esthetics instead of moving teeth orthodontically. The cases below are great examples. This procedure can be used with gapped teeth and slightly crowded teeth. If we have poorly positioned beautiful teeth, traditional orthodontics with braces or invisalign is still usually the preferred treatment plan. This can be an excellent treatment plan for teeth esthetically unpleasing, such as worn teeth. A general rule might be if the teeth are nice, move the teeth. If the teeth are in poor shape, attempt to develop a non orthodontic treatment plan.
Crowns
– Patient has diastemas (spaces) between front teeth
– The canines are in correct position, therefore orthodontics is a bad idea
– The front teeth are simply too narrow
– Porcelain is completed on the front 6 teeth to establish esthetics by balancing spaces to correct tooth size proportions
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Crowns
– Patient has diastemas (spaces) between front teeth
– The canines are in correct position, therefore orthodontics is a bad idea
– The front teeth are simply to narrow
– Porcelain is completed on the front 6 teeth to establish esthetics by balancing spaces to correct tooth size proportions
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Dear Dr. Jaksa, I have been so very happy with the extensive dental work that I had done over the past year, that I wanted to finally thank you for your excellent work and care! I had some cosmetic and some non-cosmetic crowns placed, and I cannot believe how wonderful and natural they look. I do not consider myself to be extremely interested in appearances, but having a beautiful smile gives me self-confidence and makes me feel that I am looking my best now! In addition, I am very pleased with your careful adjustment of my bite. A natural, even bite seems to make my entire face and jaw more relaxed. You and your wonderful staff proved the most professional and friendly care, and I truly appreciate all of you! Thank you so much. Sincerely,
Dr. Ann Buttermann
