Teeth Crowding in One Day | Cosmetic Dentistry

Teeth Crowding is a condition in which the teeth are overlapped due to small arch size pathological migration of teeth or by birth. Overcrowding cases malalignment of teeth, bite problems, mouth pain and digestive problems.

Dental crowding correction is of utmost requirement to improve one’s appearance and self esteem. It also maintains better oral hygiene. Straight teeth are easier to clean brush and floss in between. This reduces develop cavities and oral infections. It also reduces plaque buildup and gum diseases.

Smile Makeover for Teeth Crowding
Crooked Teeth Correction

Dental Veneers to hide Teeth Crowding

One can straighten or align the anterior crowded teeth by direct veeners. Veneers are thin customized shells of tooth colored materials that fill over the front surface of the teeth to improve their appearance. Veneers are available in different length, sizes, color and shape. They are more expensive to braces but can be done in one sitting. This reduces frequent office visit.

Hence, to reduce multiple visit as seen in orthodontic treatment, dental veneers and full crowns are of advantage in treating cases of crowding.

Proximal Stripping of Teeth

Minor posterior teeth crowding can be corrected by proximal stripping of the teeth. Severe posterior crowding can be corrected by intentional root canal treatment followed by placement of tooth colored prosthesis like. Resin crowns, Procelain fused to metal crowns, Zirconia crowns and newer advanced high impact polymerised composite (HIPC) crowns.

Composites for Teeth Crowding

Composites are tooth colored, glass like material which can be bonded directly to the teeth to repair broken edge, to change tooth color, to improve tooth shape. Composite bonding is simple, low cost and less clinical time is required compared to that of indirect techniques. Composites do not require much or any tooth reduction as the material has to be just applied to the teeth and contoured.

The steps of composite bonding are also very simple i.e. drying the tooth, applying etchant, washing, applying bonding agents, curing and then composite is ready for bonding. Composite bonding doesn’t require any lab alterations as it can be done directly in the mouth. The finishing and polishing is done with the help of polishing paste and discs. Composite bonding is a conservative, effective, efficient and safe approach to enhance your smile quickly.

Orthodontic Braces

Orthodontists can provide you with a wide scope of treatment alternatives that can be customized to address your issues pertaining to crooked teeth. For instance, if your bite is good, but you have crooked lower front teeth, at that point you may just need restricted treatment focused simply on the revision of the lower front teeth and that’s it.

Invisalign For Straightening Teeth Crowding

Invisalign is a preferred alternative to braces or traditional orthodontics. Its used for minor correction of alignment of crooked teeth. Invisalign clear aligners made up of plastic and removables. They are designed to move teeth gradually into the desired position. The aligners are worn anywhere from 6 months to 1 yr depending upon the case.

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