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Hello, i wanna ask.. my front four teeth are not aligned properly.. can i go for cosmetic treatment as braces take a lon g time ?

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Dr. Rhonda Simons answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ask orthodontist: And cosmetic dentist for details on price, time, success rate, and most importantly, what is right for YOUR mouth! Make sure you look at pictures of people with similar problems and see what they looked like after! Good luck!

Answered 5/20/2016

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Needs Visualization: Each cosmetic case is unique regarding the final result that is desired. Laminates, bonding, and recontouring may all be viable options, even though orthodontics may be the better, longer lasting choice. Have a local dentist examine you and explain the pros and cons of all possible treatments for your specific problem. It's really up to what's most important to you.

Answered 8/6/2014

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Dr. Arman Roksar answered

Specializes in Dentistry - Prosthodontics

Yes you can.: You can straighten your teeth cosmetically by doing an orthodontics treatment just as invisalign. Depending on the severity of your case, it will take at least 5 months or more. Your other choice would be to place porcelain veneers on them, but that would require a more invasive procedure of "sanding" down the front of your teeth. This procedure would take about 2 to 3 visits.

Answered 9/16/2014

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Surg vrs Non-surg: Correction of malocclusion, including tooth alignment, is best accomplished by an Orthodontic Specialist. The gadget (clear aligners or braces) is less important than the training & skill of the operator. Alignment is a non-surgical option. The surgical option is to reshape the teeth, placing "straight" restorations on the crooked roots. Know that all restorations require periodic replacement.

Answered 8/17/2014

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