Instant orthodontics is a cosmetic dental procedure where porcelain veneers, crowns or bonding are used artistically to create the illusion of straight teeth. It is called instant orthodontics because in as little as two weeks a patient can go from teeth that are crowded to a perfect smile.

The Problem

The Solution

The Procedure

Factors to Consider

Advantages

Disadvantages

Alternatives

The Problem:

Crooked teeth that require straightening but you don’t want to wait for several months to correct them
A crooked smile
Mild or moderate crowding of front teeth

The Solution:

Cosmetic procedures are artistically used to create the illusion of straight teeth without the need of conventional orthodontics. The procedure to do instant orthodontics can include using one or a combination of: Porcelain veneers, onlays, crowns or bonding.
The result is a more ideal smile “instantly” without having to move the teeth.

The Procedure:

The procedure of doing instant orthodontics involves reshaping and reducing your existing teeth to accommodate porcelain veneers, onlays, crowns or bonding.

Factors to Consider:

You should have enough bone and tissue surrounding your teeth
Your teeth SHOULD be mildly to moderately crooked and not far out of the natural circle of the dental arch
You shouldn’t have conditions such as an underbite, an overbite, a cross bite or a major discrepancy in your jaws

Advantages:

Achieve a dazzling smile with straight teeth in a matter of days instead of months. You can obtain immediate results and there’s no need to wear braces and retainers. Your teeth will look totally natural and you will love the immediate change in your smile.

Disadvantages:

Not everyone is a candidate. Teeth that are too crowded can be difficult to correct.

Alternatives:

Conventional orthodontics