Deciding to Fix & Straighten your Overlapping, Crooked, Crowded teeth can seem complicated. Crowding, gaps, and misaligned bites respond differently to individual orthodontic and cosmetic treatments. In here, you will find different options from traditional Orthodontic treatment to the quickest and most efficient way to treat your crooked teeth without braces called “Instant” Orthodontics.
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Straighten Overlapping, Crooked, and Crowded teeth Melbourne CBD City
Straighten Overlapping, Crooked, and Crowded teeth Melbourne CBD City
Straighten Overlapping, Crooked, and Crowded teeth Melbourne CBD City
Is your smile holding you back? Research shows that people who smile more are more likely to be successful across many life domains than people who smile less. Having straight, healthy teeth can give you the confidence you need to show the world a big beautiful smile. And, a beautiful new smile may help open the doors to a fabulous new job, finding the perfect mate, making new friends, a relationship or simply a pleasant meeting. A great smile has magical powers. Never EVER underestimate the power of your smile!
Your smile is your calling card. Whether you’re having social interactions with your family and friends, attending a family wedding, or simply going about your daily activities and interactions, – your smile has an immediate impact on the way people perceive you. And if you’re embarrassed about your teeth – because of missing teeth, aged smiles, worn down teeth, chips, crookedness, colour and among other aesthetic imperfections– people aren’t perceiving the most confident and attractive version of you. Get expert cosmetic dental enhancement and makeover at Vogue Smiles Melbourne. We are here to help.
If you are self conscious about the appearance of your crooked teeth, and you feel your smile is holding you back, we can help you of straightening your teeth using either Invisalign or porcelain veneers.
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Straighten Overlapping, Crooked, and Crowded teeth Melbourne CBD City
Crooked teeth may mean different things to different people. Most people refer to teeth that aren’t straight or aligned as “crooked.” We see patients with a variety of concerns about their smiles. These concerns range from spacing to bite issues.
Crowding manifests as overlapping teeth that look like they don’t have enough room to fit in the mouth. Often crowded teeth become increasingly overlapped with time, which can lead to an even more crooked smile. Crowding in the mouth makes it more difficult to clean the teeth adequately, and there is an increased risk for plaque, decay, and gum disease.
Straighten Overlapping, Crooked, and Crowded teeth Melbourne CBD City
Although one or two uneven teeth might seem like a minor concern, orthodontic treatment is very important. First, of course, it can greatly improve your appearance. Often, isolated uneven teeth can draw attention away from your other facial features, making your entire smile look out of line. In some cases, they can also cause you to look childlike or older than you actually are. Second, orthodontic care can also improve your oral health.
Overlapping teeth often trap bacteria, and they are very difficult to clean. Therefore, proper treatment can reduce your risk for decay, discoloration, and gum disease. Further, a single crooked tooth can offset the force of your entire bite, causing pressure on isolated teeth. Without appropriate care, you could eventually suffer from dental erosion, a cracked tooth, or TMJ disorder.
Overlapping front teeth, if left untreated, may cause the below mentioned dental health issues in the long run:
- Overlapping front teeth tend to wear out earlier as compared to straight teeth.
- Misaligned teeth often make even simple actions such as chewing and speaking difficult.
- Jaw pain may develop, along with headaches.
- It may promote tooth grinding and clenching, which can lead to more dental issues.
- Cleaning teeth becomes difficult, which may increase incidences of decay, cavities, and gum diseases.
- Possible loss of confidence due to crooked teeth. This may prevent you from speaking and smiling openly in public.
- In severe cases of overlapping teeth, the shape of the face may be changed, making it look abnormal.
- Problems of speech may develop.
- You may end up frequently biting your tongue or inner cheeks.
- You may tend to breathe with your mouth more frequently instead of your nose.
You have several options for correcting crooked teeth. You have 2 primary treatment types. One is the conventional Orthodontic treatment using traditional braces or Invisalign. Second is through Cosmetic Dentistry utilizing a procedure called “Instant Orthodontics”
METAL BRACES
Conventional metal braces are the treatment option most people are familiar with because they are the most popular choice for straightening teeth. Conventional metal braces stay affixed to the teeth for the duration of orthodontic treatment.
Treatment times with conventional metal braces vary from patient to patient, but most patients wear them anywhere from 6 to 36 months. Conventional metal braces are cost-effective and very useful for correcting a variety of dental alignment issues, from mild to severe.
For those who want to straighten their teeth without wearing metal braces, Invisalign is the top choice. This orthodontic treatment features invisible aligners that most people won’t notice you’re wearing. Many people choose Invisalign because it is a comfortable alternative to metal braces that requires fewer maintenance appointments.
Another perk of choosing Invisalign is that they are removable. One common complaint about metal braces is that they pose challenges to oral hygiene. Conventional metal braces can make brushing and flossing difficult. With Invisalign, you can remove your clear aligner to clean your teeth.
The Invisalign process is straightforward. You’ll wear each aligner unless eating or cleaning teeth. After two weeks, you’ll receive a new aligner. You only visit us every six weeks during treatment to confirm that treatment is moving along as expected.
On average, Invisalign treatment lasts 11 -24 months. During this time, you’ll go through a series of 18 to 30 aligners. Each patient has different needs and treatment duration times. The best way to learn more about how long you’d wear Invisalign is to book a consultation with us.
The question then becomes how long does it take to fix crooked teeth in adults? Treatment with traditional metal braces can take up to two years. If you’re looking for a quicker fix for that perfect selfie at an upcoming wedding or you’re thinking about those graduation pictures at the end of your senior year, you’ll want to consider some of the newer options for correcting crooked teeth.
There are many ways to correct the appearance of crooked teeth. If you don’t have the time or the inclination to wear braces or Invisalign, you may be able to resolve your crowded smile in a matter of weeks, rather than years. If you simply want a straighter looking smile, you may be able to accomplish this cosmetic goal with dental veneers in a process called “Instant” Orthodontics.
Yes. Cosmetic dentistry offers another alternative for correcting one’s smile without the need for braces. Specifically were talking about porcelain veneers or dental bonding. if you don’t want braces, then these are a viable option to consider. Veneers are thin, hard shells of porcelain that are bonded permanently to the front of a tooth. You could use them to correct teeth that are crooked, discolored, misaligned, chipped or have spacing issues. Dental veneers are very strong and very resistant to staining.
If you’re looking for an alternative to braces that will provide results in a short amount of time, then a Cosmetic Dentistry procedure called “instant” Orthodontics is you next great viable option.
Some adult patients are reluctant to have a conventional orthodontic treatment as recommended. They feel that wearing awkward metal braces for a number of years is too high a price to pay for straight teeth. They want immediate results to correct misalignment of their overcrowded front teeth and other conditions such as protrusion. Some patients want to close the gaps in between their teeth, recontour poorly shaped teeth, or correct their open bites or cross bites.
The effectiveness of this approach can depends on how crooked and crowded the teeth are to begin with. What we can do is absolutely amazing. For many adults this option is better than traditional orthodontics, and treatments can be complete in as little as two to 4 visits.
With this option, you don’t need to wait months or years to reveal a beautiful new smile!
This is a method of cosmetic dentistry and smile design, which uses various methods of dentistry to perfect your smile in just a few visits.
Instant Orthodontics involves changing the visible part of the teeth to give the appearance of straight, healthy teeth. Custom porcelain crowns or veneers, cosmetic bonding and careful shaping of the teeth can give a great result in as little as one or two appointments.
Dental veneers, also known as porcelain veneers or composite veneers are thin shells of tooth-colored, translucent porcelain or composite resin, custom made to fit over teeth and improve their color, shape and overall appearance. Placement of dental veneers can dramatically improve your smile and appearance.
Placement of dental veneers is sometimes referred to as “instant orthodontics” because they can be used to cover a variety of dental problems involving teeth in the “smile zone” including:
- Spaces between the teeth.
- Poorly shaped or crooked teeth.
- Broken or chipped teeth.
- Permanently externally stained and/or internally stained teeth.
- Unsightly or stained fillings.
- Dental veneers can improve the appearance of the teeth but they cannot realign the jaw or correct overbites and underbites. Orthodontics are required to correct these more complicated problems.
- NO RETAINERS – Dental veneers immediately smooth out and straighten your smile permanently. There is no need for a retainer to keep your teeth from shifting.
- NO EMBARRASSMENT – Metal brackets and wires for a year? No thanks. Skip the inconvenience associated with traditional braces by opting for dental veneers.
- NO HASSLE –We’re sure you have better things to do than visit the dentist every two weeks to have your braces tightened. A dental veneer can be placed in one visit.
- NO PAIN – we can place a dental veneer while you remain completely comfortable. No painful brackets and tightening for you.
- NO WAIT – YOU CAN HAVE A BEAUTIFULLY STRAIGHT SMILE IN AS LITTLE AS ONE OR TWO VISITS.
For many patients of our practice, instant orthodontics has provided an outstanding alternative to braces. Not all orthodontic issues, however, can be resolved with porcelain veneers. The best candidates for instant orthodontics with porcelain veneers include those who have:
- Teeth that do not meet properly due to flaws in shape or length
- Gaps between teeth
- Teeth that are slightly crooked or misaligned
- Undergone orthodontic treatment in the past but still have issues
- Good oral health as well as good overall health
- Reasonable expectations of the procedure
- Aesthetic flaws in their teeth in addition to orthodontic problems
- Strong oral hygiene habits
- More extensive orthodontic problems may not be possible to treat with porcelain veneers alone.
- We will meet with you so that we can get to know you and your unique situation. From there, we can let you know if teeth veneers are a good solution for you. If you decide to move forward with instant orthodontics, you’ll continue on to the next step.
- A mold will be taken of your teeth, from which a model will be created to determine what your perfect dental veneers will look like.
- Depending on the instant orthodontics option you choose, your custom teeth veneers may require your teeth to be prepped first. This preparation allows the veneers to bond more securely to your teeth
- We will affix your new teeth veneers to complete your instant orthodontics treatment.
- You WALK OUT INTO THE WORLD WITH A BEAUTIFUL, STRAIGHT SMILE THAT IS READY TO SHARE!
Instant orthodontics use a dental veneers, which can be made of either Porcelain or a Composite Veneer. These materials are thin shells of specially crafted dental materials.
Instant orthodontics with porcelain dental veneers provides patients with the option of immediately improving the appearance of chipped, stained, and crooked teeth. The final result creates a great deal of happiness and satisfaction to them.
Porcelain veneers is a great solution for addressing the following aesthetic problems:
Slightly crooked teeth
Slightly misaligned teeth
Small gaps between teeth
Chipped teeth
Cracked teeth
Stained teeth
What are the advantages of porcelain veneers?
- Porcelain veneers are very durable. Although porcelain veneers are very thin, usually between 0.5 – 0.7 millimeters and inherently brittle, once bonded to healthy tooth structure it becomes very strong. Porcelain veneers can last for many years, usually 10-15 years, if you take good care of them using good oral hygiene and avoiding using them to crack or chew hard objects like ice.
- Porcelain veneers create a very life-like and natural tooth appearance. The translucent properties of the porcelain allows the veneers to mimic the light handling characteristics of enamel giving it a sense of depth which is not possible with other cosmetic bonding materials such as composite resin.
- Porcelain veneers resist staining. Unlike other cosmetic dental bonding materials, porcelain is a smooth, impervious ceramic and therefore will not pick up permanent stain from cigarette smoking or from dark or richly colored liquids or spices.
- Porcelain veneers are conservative. Only a small amount of tooth structure is removed, if any during the procedure.
What are the disadvantages of porcelain veneers?
The major disadvantages of porcelain veneers over composite resin include the following:
- Porcelain veneers are not made at chairside. Porcelain veneers are fabricated in a dental laboratory and therefore require at least two visits. Composite resin veneers are accomplished in one visit. An adequate amount of tooth structure is removed to allow for placement of composite resin in the desired shape without added tooth bulk. Bonding agent is applied. Composite resin is then added, light cured, then finished and polished.
- Porcelain veneers are more expensive than composite veneers. The placement of veneers requires more time, expertise and resources in order to fabricate and bond and therefore cost more.
- Porcelain veneers cannot be repaired. If they break porcelain veneers must be replaced.
What is Involved in Obtaining Porcelain Veneers?
- Usually two visits are required. The first visit may take between one to two hours. During this visit:
- Your teeth are examined, your desires and expectations are discussed and your color shades are selected. It is critical that you take an active role in this “smile design” process. The size and shape of your teeth will be discussed. Also the corrective limitations of porcelain veneers will be discussed.
- Your teeth may be prepared for porcelain veneers by trimming the enamel from the front and biting edge your teeth to accommodate the added thickness of the veneers so they can fit over your teeth without added bulk. Typically 0.5 – 0.7 millimeter of enamel will be removed.
- An impression will be taken to make an exact replica of your teeth. This impression will be used to make a model upon which your porcelain veneer will be custom made.
- Temporary veneers may or may not be placed upon your teeth, depending upon the amount of tooth structure removed and kind of changes being made.
- The second visit may also take between one to two hours. During this visit:
- Temporary veneers, if present, will be removed.
- The fit of the porcelain veneers will be evaluated by the doctor and then by you. This is a time for you to check the shape and color, fit and feel of the veneers to see if they meet your expectations before they are bonded to your teeth. We can make any changes you want before they are bonded to your teeth. Once porcelain veneers are bonded it is best not to adjust them.
- Once you approve of your veneers your teeth will be cleaned with a mild acidic solution. A tooth-colored, bonding adhesive is applied to the teeth and veneer then dried and hardened (bonded) to your teeth with a curing light .
- Once they are bonded any excess cement will be removed, your teeth will be flossed and your veneers will be polished
Ideal Candidates for Porcelain Veneers
The best candidates for porcelain veneers are people who have minor aesthetic dental problems. They should be in otherwise good dental health since the teeth need to be in good condition to prep for the porcelain veneer. Patients need to also have realistic expectations about porcelain veneers and what they are able to achieve; realistic expectations means better satisfaction with the procedure.
So Dental veneers are not appropriate for everyone or every tooth. Case selection is an extremely important factor in the success of this technique. Veneering teeth is not a reversible procedure if tooth structure must be removed to achieve your desired result Only an examination by your dentist can determine whether dental veneers are appropriate for making the changes you want.
Some of the situations where certain teeth or people are not good candidates for dental veneers include:
- Unhealthy teeth. Dental decay and active gum disease must be treated prior to fabricating and bonding dental veneers.
- Weakened teeth. If a significant amount of tooth structure is missing or has been replaced by a large filling the teeth will not be strong enough to function with a dental veneer.
- Teeth with an inadequate amount of enamel present. Dental veneers are more successfully bonded onto tooth enamel.
- People who habitually clench or grind on their teeth. Habitual clenching and grinding of the teeth can easily chip or break dental veneers. Dental nightguards may be a solution for this in some cases.
- Persons without a stable bite.
- Severely malpositioned teeth or misaligned teeth. Orthodontic treatment may be required to achieve the desired result.
The closest conservative cosmetic alternative to porcelain veneers is composite resin. Composite resin is a tooth-coloured filling material that may be used to form dental veneers.
Dental bonding is a process used to fix cosmetic defects such as crooked teeth, gap teeth, and even chipped teeth. Such defects are fixed by applying resin like material to the teeth. When this material is applied to your teeth, it will bond to them, affixing them permanently for stability and lasting effect. After the resin hardens, your teeth will look and feel great.
The material is the color of teeth, and it hardens as it bonds to your teeth. When the procedure is completed, your bonded tooth will look like the rest of your teeth. The procedure takes between 30-60 minutes per tooth, so if you have a few teeth to several teeth that needs to be done, this will take few hours.
If you have crooked teeth, discolored teeth, gap teeth, decayed teeth or any other of a number of possible issues, and can’t afford Porcelain Veneers, then you should consider dental bonding.
The Good Stuff
- Bonding is one of the least expensive cosmetic dental procedures.
- The process will usually only require a single visit to complete (unless multiple teeth or cavities are involved).
- There is, in most cases, no need for anesthesia.
- Tooth prep for dental bonding doesn’t require as much tooth enamel removal as porcelain veneers.
- Teeth whitening can be done with bonded teeth, but you should consult your dentist beforehand.
The Drawbacks
- One big disadvantage of dental bonding is that composite resin isn’t as stain-resistant as the material used for say, dental veneers or crowns. Coffee, tea, and red wine may affect the color over time, as will cigarette smoking.
- Bonding will not usually last as other treatments such as fillings, dental veneers or crowns and must be redone every 5-10 years.
- Bonding materials can break and/or chip more easily than porcelain veneers.
- Dental bonding is not ideal for all your teeth; it’s most effective on teeth with less direct biting/chewing, like the front teeth.
How long will my Dental bonding last?
Most tooth bonding will last anywhere from 3-10 years, depending on which teeth are bonded and how well you care for them. There is ongoing research about the products used in the dental bonding process, with hopes of further improving the materials most commonly used.
Bonding is a more ideal option for small imperfections or damage to a few teeth. Bonding is less expensive, due in part to the use of less durable material. Bonding is also a less invasive process, usually only requiring a single visit to your dentist to complete.
Veneers are a permanent change to your teeth that cannot be undone. Whereas veneers require the removal of an entire layer of tooth enamel, bonding only requires some roughening of a particular area of your tooth. They are also longer lasting and less resistant to breaks, chips or stains.
The cost of teeth straightening can vary depending on the complexity of the treatment and the type of veneering materials and the the type of treatment you choose.
It depends on how much work there but roughly you are looking at 2-4 appointments versus about more or less 2 years of traditional braces
SEE BELOW SOME OF OUR CROOKED TEETH TREATMENT WITH PORCELAIN VENEERS BEFORE AND AFTER RESULTS
Instantly Straighten Crooked Teeth with Porcelain Veneers Melbourne
Instantly Straighten Crooked Teeth with Porcelain Veneers Melbourne CBD Cosmetic dentist
While instant gratification is not always possible, in orthodontic and cosmetic dentistry, this is about as close as it gets. You’ll be surprised at how quickly your outlook on life will change as you flaunt your new smile. Smiles, in fact, have been shown in studies to release endorphins and other positive chemicals into the brain, which increase happiness, alleviate depression, and contribute to a sense of confidence. When you get instant orthodontics, you are investing not only in your appearance, but also in your health.
Dr. Castro will sit down with you and discuss your options based on the extent of corrections required, your desired outcome, and what treatments are available to correct what you are unhappy with when you visit our office.
When your porcelain veneers are finished, Dr. Castro’s office will contact you to schedule an appointment to have them installed. Depending on the complexity of your case, the amount of work required, and other factors, this may require more than one session. However, the effort is worthwhile because in as few as two to three sessions, you could have the smile that would otherwise take months or years to achieve!
When properly taken care of, your instant orthodontics will last you upwards of twenty years and these procedures can greatly cut down on the time you need for a great smile.
Straighten Overlapping, Crooked, and Crowded teeth Melbourne CBD City
At your initial visit to our office, Dr. Castro will assess the cosmetic problems you are not happy with. She will walk you through various treatment options and determine whether Porcelain Veneer is appropriate for you. She will sit down and discuss your options based on the extent of corrections needed, your desired outcome, and what treatments are available to correct what you are unhappy with.
As everyone is not an ideal candidate for Porcelain Veneer, we will want you to have a consultation so that you can determine if it is the right choice for you. Here at our office , we provide Porcelain Veneer to a lot of our patients as an option to help them with their smile.
To help you decide if veneers are what you’re looking for, to find out about your options, get the exact price of your veneer treatment, and for us to assess if you are a good candidate for porcelain veneer, book your FREE Veneer consultations.
Alternatively, you can call us on 9629-7664.
Dr Zenaidy Castro- Celebrity, Famous, Best Top General and Cosmetic Dentist in Melbourne CBD City 3000 Victoria Australia, Famous Australian woman Photographer, Abstract Artist
Straighten Overlapping, Crooked, and Crowded teeth Melbourne CBD City
Straighten Overlapping, Crooked, and Crowded teeth Melbourne CBD City
Dr. Zenaidy Castro understands the impact a beautiful smile can have on your daily life. She takes the time to listen to each patient’s goals in order to produce the best results for everyone who wants to have a better smile.
Dr. Zenaidy Castro love transforming smiles through cosmetic dentistry, and with her vast experience of over 30 years, the care and aesthetic results she provides for all her patients is unmatched. What sets her apart is her careful eye for detail and ensure they have superior results that meet her patients expectations.
She enjoys creating smiles based on the idea that each person is born with a unique smile, and believe that a beautiful smile is not a one-size-fits-all smile design or a an appearance that seems like coming from a single factory manufacturing line.
Dr. Zenaidy Castro will design the smile of your dreams. It is easier than you think! Just give us a call to set up your free aesthetic consultation and see for yourself what we can do to make your smile dreams come true. To learn more about working with Dr. Zenaidy Castro, contact Vogue Smiles Melbourne on 9629-7664.
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Smile Makeovers with Porcelain Veneers
We don’t believe that dental care should be out of anyone’s price range. We want you to feel confident in a smile that looks attractive and functions naturally—and fits within your budget! If you don’t believe you can afford the dental treatment you need (or want), rest assured that we will try our best to help you afford the treatment you need. We have helped countless patients receive affordable dentistry, providing them with beautiful new smiles that have changed their quality of life.
Our team helps make our dental services affordable by assisting you in maximizing your insurance benefits and accepting a variety of payment methods.
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The information on this website is for information purposes only. Is not a substitute for a proper professional care and advice. Each patient’s outcomes, risks, potential complications, and recovery differ. Any dental procedure, minor or major, carries risks, some minor and some serious. Before and after images seen on our Social Media and website pages are our actual patient and have been published/posted with our patients’ permission. All of our patients photos are subject to Copyrights protection. We are strong believers in responsible aesthetics. Every cosmetic, medical, or dental procedure comes with its own set of risks and benefits. Cosmetic Dentistry results will vary from patient to patient. Call our office and book for an actual in-office consultation for us to assess if you are a good candidate for a particular treatment. All of our Specials and packages posted on this site are subject to terms, conditions and availability. The exact fee for a particular cosmetic procedure will be determined after a preliminary assessment distinguishing your unique personal needs and the type of work needed. The prices mentioned on any of our website as well as any mentioned payment plan by a third party source, are just a guide and is subject to change. Call the third party financing providers or visit their website for more info. Please call the office on 9629-7664 for further queries or clarification.
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