Having misaligned, unappealing, and dull-colored teeth can be a source of unhappiness. Here are 6 reasons to correct your teeth and achieve a beautiful smile:

1. Self-Esteem: A beautiful smile boosts self-confidence, as the reaction from others to an attractive smile is usually positive.
2. Fewer Cavities: An aligned set of teeth is much easier to brush and floss, reducing the risk of cavities.
3. Bruxism Prevention: An improper bite can seriously affect the Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ), causing bruxism.
4. Better Digestion: Crooked teeth make chewing difficult, creating more work during digestion.
5. Strong and Healthy Teeth: Uneven wear on teeth is common with crooked teeth, which can weaken them over time.
6. Solution to Speech Impediments: Correcting crooked teeth can solve some of the most common speech impediments.

If your teeth are crooked, overlapping, protruding, or show any other misalignment, you can fix them. Modern dentistry has developed many procedures to help you achieve the desired aesthetic goal.

What Treatments Are Available to Improve My Smile?

1. Orthodontics: Perhaps the most suitable and widely used method in most cases. There are several types of orthodontic treatments:
   • Aesthetic Braces: Discreet and effective.
   • Metal Braces: Classic and reliable.
   • Invisible Orthodontics: With clear aligners.
   • Lingual Orthodontics: Placed on the inner side of the teeth.
   • Removable Orthodontics: Easily removable.
   • Pediatric Orthodontics: Specifically designed for children.
2. Tooth Contouring: A simple and painless procedure that shapes the teeth using fine diamond burs. This treatment improves the patient’s smile by eliminating interferences or morphological anomalies of the teeth, such as overly pointed canines or uneven central incisors.
3. Veneers: A good alternative to avoid orthodontics. Stained, discolored, slightly crooked, or chipped teeth can be corrected using veneers. Additionally, they can increase the size of small teeth and close gaps between them.
4. Crowns: Another alternative for correcting misaligned teeth. They are an excellent option when teeth protrude, are damaged, or are retracted at extreme angles from the root structure. Unlike veneers, dental crowns are used in situations where the tooth structure is more compromised or to rehabilitate toothless areas with bridges.

Depending on the characteristics of each patient and their aesthetic needs, at Clínica Dental Bona we will recommend the most suitable treatment. Achieving the perfect smile for you is possible. Book an appointment.