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Choosing Clear Braces over Traditional Braces | Yorba Linda Dentist

When deciding to straighten out your smile, it is important to weigh out all the options because they are not the same animal. If you’re an adult, you may think that traditional braces are a bad idea because of the lack of discretion. If you are an active individual, you may find traditional braces to cause issue while active. Sure, both versions will make your smile look fantastic, but not everyone is a candidate for the clear aligners.

Since 1998, products like Invisalign and Clear Correct have been aesthetic alternatives to the typical tooth-straightening option. Both of these products can now straighten your teeth without wires and glued brackets. Using clear aligners, you can achieve your dream smile even if you have misaligned, crooked, or gapped teeth. But only if your flaws are fairly subtle. Unfortunately, if your flaws are extensive, traditional braces will be the ideal option because trays won’t be able to straighten major flaws.

For the record, you are less restricted than with traditional braces, but there is some maintenance involved. In order to ensure that your clear aligners are in good condition, keep the following care tips in mind as you use the system:

  • Wear your aligners at all times, except when eating, brushing, and flossing. Failure to wear your aligners will prevent your teeth from becoming straight.
  • Avoid gums and caramels at all times. The chewy material will instantly ruin your aligners.
  • Avoid placing your aligners in places that are too warm because this could potentially damage your aligners.
  • Clean your aligners often. Aligners should be gently cleaning with a toothbrush and soap in cool water.

For more information about braces, call Dr. Andrey Eng in Yorba Linda, CA at 714-779-2736 or visit www.andreyengdds.com.

Dr. Eng proudly serve patients from Yorba Linda and all surrounding areas.

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Which Veneer Is the Ideal Choice? | Yorba Linda Dentist

If you had the ideal smile, would you hide it? Likely no. We all want a fantastic smile and will endure lots of dental time in order to achieve it. One of the best ways to improve chips, discoloration, misalignment and other complications is with the use of porcelain veneers.

A porcelain veneer is a medical appliance that’s applied as a cosmetic dental treatment. It’s thin and made out of pieces of porcelain that’s shaped to fit on the front of the teeth. Veneers are strong, durable and natural-looking. They are custom-made to match both the shape and color of the patient’s teeth, but not all veneers are created alike. Here is a brief description of all three versions:

MAC veneers. Made with pressed ceramics, this particular brand is different from others, which use layered ceramics.  MAC veneers are also widely preferred by celebrities and athletes alike due to the realistic and translucent appearance it creates and its 16 color hues.

Da Vince veneers. Da Vince veneers are very thin and as a result are rarely noticeable. The brand has been around for over 25 hours and was the brand of choice in the tv show Extreme Makeover.

Lumineers. This particular brand of veneers is made from a special patented cerinate porcelain that is both very durable and at the same time, very thin. It is so thin that it’s been compared to contact lenses. Lumineers are widely considered as the brand of choice for patients who’re looking to attain that “bright, Hollywood smile”.

When it comes to veneers, it’s best to listen to the assessment of your cosmetic dentist about what will benefit your esthetic goals best and what the best course of action is for long-lasting results.

For more information about veneers, call Dr. Andrey Eng in Yorba Linda, CA at 714-779-2736 or visit www.andreyengdds.com.

Dr. Eng proudly serve patients from Yorba Linda and all surrounding areas.