Choosing a general dentist to straighten your teeth is a great idea. General dentists are primary care dental providers, which means they understand everything there is to know about diagnosing, treating, and managing their patients' oral health. This type of dentist is the first dentist you would make an appointment with when experiencing any dental problem, or are interested in straightening your teeth.
General dentists recommend all patients have straight teeth since straight teeth support healthy teeth. In addition, people are less likely to be diagnosed with cavities or gum disease when they have straight teeth. When teeth are in the proper position, they are easier to clean regularly.
Additional reasons that straight teeth are important? Straight teeth prevent abnormal tooth wear, decrease your risk of tooth injury and make for a pleasant-looking smile.
The following is a list of five ways a general dentist can help patients have the straight teeth they want.
Traditional metal braces are braces in which the brackets are metal, hence the name. These brackets are cemented to the teeth, and then a metal wire is placed through them and tightened periodically to shift the teeth into their proper positions gently. Regular dental appointments are necessary to tighten the braces and ensure the patient is still on track for straight teeth.
Dental veneers are an option for patients who do not want to wear braces. This straightening option is ideal for those with minimally crooked teeth, as the veneers can reshape the teeth to create a uniform appearance. In addition, dental veneers only take two dental appointments to place, making this a popular choice among those who live busy lives.
Retainers can also be used to help straighten teeth that are just a little bit crooked. A retainer can be fixed or removable, which means patients have choices. Fixed retainers tend to be more commonly chosen, as this type of retainer is cemented into place, which means it constantly moves the teeth into a straight position.
Clear aligners are a popular teeth straightening option, as aligners offer benefits that are not available using any other teeth straightening option. Two exciting benefits are that they are virtually invisible when worn and can be removed from the mouth for about two hours every day. In addition, because the aligners are specifically made for each individual patient, they tend to work faster than other braces options.
Having good oral health includes having straight teeth. When your teeth are exactly where they are supposed to be, you are less likely to experience dental issues and an increased risk of tooth decay and gum disease. Would you like to know more about our teeth straightening options? Call our Los Angeles office to schedule a consultation.
Request an appointment here: https://www.ladentalsmile.com or call Rudell Gary S. Jacinto, DMD at (323) 203-0598 for an appointment in our Los Angeles office.
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