Do you feel embarrassed of your smile or that your crooked teeth take away from your appearance, but can’t imagine wearing braces to correct the problem? Have you been thinking about improving your smile due to discoloration, misshapen teeth, or gaps, but don’t want the attention or inconvenience of lengthy cosmetic dentistry? You may be pleasantly surprised by some of the options available to you.
Advances in dentistry have given adults discreet, comfortable and convenient options that take as little as two visits to 24 months, depending on the procedure. Here are a few of the options that Dr. Mayes offers in-office:
1. Invisalign (typically 9-15 months)
Invisalign™ makes it possible to have straight teeth in as little as 9 - 15 months. The Invisalign™ system consists of clear plastic custom-made aligners that are replaced every two weeks. No braces, wires or headgear, no mouth irritation, and no embarrassment. You can eat, drink, brush and floss as you normally would because the Invisalign™ system is removable. Even better, the Invisalign aligners are nearly undetectable. Invisalign™ is widely popular and is greatly preferred by adults for its convenience and effectiveness.
2. Six Months Smiles (typically 6 months)
Six Month Smiles can give you a beautiful smile, quickly and comfortably. If your teeth have gaps, or are crowded and overlapped, most cases can be completed in six months or less. Six Month Smiles modifies the best aspects and materials of traditional braces to provide a cosmetic solution that better suits an adult lifestyle. Clear brackets and tooth-colored wires, which are barely visible, are used to gently move the teeth that are visible in your smile to the desired position. This can be accomplished in a short time, it’s much more comfortable than traditional braces, and can barely be seen. The result? Straight teeth in months instead of years! Not everyone is a candidate for Six Month Smiles, so call Dr. Mayes for a complimentary consultation.
3. Veneers (typically 2 visits)
Porcelain veneers are very hard, thin coverings that are bonded to your teeth. They are a great option for patients concerned with misshapen teeth, gaps, deep discoloration or other problems that interfere with the attractiveness of your smile. They are very natural-looking, and nearly undetectable. Most are done in only two visits!
4. Tooth Whitening (from 1 hour-2 weeks, depending on the process)
Dr. Mayes offers two different types of tooth whitening, KöR Whitening Deep Bleaching, and ZOOM!2 Whitening. Both are highly acclaimed for quality and effectiveness. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Mayes to find out which is right for you.
