Cosmetic Dentistry -
Porcelain Veneers vs. Braces
Jerome from Los Angeles had a spaces between his front teeth. Braces or Porcelain Veneers?
Porcelain Veneers vs Braces
Dentists have a number of different treatment options when it comes to addressing the spacing between the teeth. Should a patient have porcelain veneers, or wear braces? Should his work be handled by a cosmetic dentist, or by an orthodontist?
Should you straighten teeth with Veneers or Braces?
Dr. Sam Muslin Explains Why Veneers and not Braces
Analysis Of Cosmetic Dentistry
Jerome's case was one of the instances where braces would squeeze his teeth closer together. This was not a good approach for Jerome, because his large upper arch would become much too narrow if a dentist squeezed his teeth together with orthodontics or braces.
Invisible Braces for straight teeth while preserving the jaw alignment
Dr. Muslin realized quickly that for Jeremy, the optimal choice was Invisible Braces. Invisible Braces would provide the exact cosmetic look Jeremy wanted while also functionally preserving his jaw alignment. Jeremy’s natural teeth were saved, since Invisible Braces require no grinding, and as a bonus, Jeremy would not have to wear retainers as part of his treatment!
Porcelain Veneers And Instant Braces
Cosmetic dentistry isn't just about looks and appearance; it's also about the health of the patient’s mouth and jaw. In Jerome's case, his upper arch and lower arch needed to have the functionality of their occlusion matched and balanced. His no-grinding porcelain veneers were fully customized to his individual mouth and bonded using the most powerful adhesives on the dental market. The bond is so strong that the porcelain literally becomes an integral part of Jerome's tooth structure. Cavities are unable to form under the porcelain veneers, which do not stain and easily take a polish for a white, bright finish. For a better understanding of the goal of cosmetic dentistry, see our case study where instant braces were used to rectify retained baby teeth.
Total Satisfaction
Jerome interviewed a number of dentists before choosing Dr. Muslin because of Dr. Muslin's extensive catalog of successful facial photos. Jerome felt that Dr. Muslin's photos provided proof of what his methods could do, versus other dentists who were all talk. Despite his high expectations, Jerome was surprised by the high quality of the work Dr. Muslin did and delighted with his natural appearance. He couldn't believe how good his new look was, and it's already begun to change his life. Jerome is even planning to get his mother to come to the United States so she can receive Dr. Muslin's treatment.
Any dental patient looking for a Los Angeles-based dentist with high quality cosmetic dentistry care should call Sam Muslin, DDS, MAGD, at (310) 829-6796.
Content Update: Aug 28, 2010