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Does your attention turn to a small gap between your teeth when looking in the mirror? Maybe your smile is almost perfect, except for slight overlapping? You know braces can help, but are minor alignment issues worth the time and money? You don\u2019t have to commit to metal braces or clear aligners to fix your smile. You might be a candidate for instant orthodontics. Here\u2019s how you can get a straight smile in just a few weeks.<\/p>\n
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If you have minor alignment concerns, like a gap between your front teeth, instant orthodontics can help. Although it doesn\u2019t actually involve orthodontics, you can achieve the results you want with veneers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
A veneer<\/a> is a thin shell bonded to the front side of a tooth. It improves the overall color, size, and shape of a tooth. While they are generally used to cover stains or fix chips, they can also hide minor alignment issues, like gaps. Besides making your teeth straighter, you can also treat other imperfections simultaneously for a picture-perfect smile you\u2019ll be proud to show off. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You\u2019ll require a consultation with a cosmetic dentist to ensure veneers are right for you because every situation differs. They\u2019ll look at your mouth and learn more about your concerns to determine if veneers can achieve your goals. It\u2019s not unusual to require a little prep-work before getting veneers. If you have any untreated dental issues, like tooth decay or gum disease, they\u2019ll be addressed first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After your mouth is healthy, you\u2019ll be scheduled for the first phase of the transformation process. Your dentist will clean your teeth and remove a small amount of enamel. The amount removed varies based on your needs; however, it doesn\u2019t harm the health of your teeth. Your dentist will take a digital impression of your mouth for highly detailed images that work with state-of-the-art software to design your veneers to meet your specifications. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The information is sent to the dental lab, and temporary veneers will be applied to protect your teeth while waiting for your permanent restorations. Once the dental lab has sent your veneers back to the office, you will return to your dentist to have them applied to your teeth. You\u2019ll walk out of your appointment with the straight, stunning smile you\u2019ve always wanted without having to wait several months. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Veneers are a great option for people wanting to correct one or more aesthetic concerns quickly. If you are ready to say goodbye to stains, chips, or gaps, it\u2019s time to see if instant orthodontics is right for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n About Dr. Kathy Lam<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Dr. Lam<\/a> earned her dental degree from Howard University College of Dentistry before continuing her training through Spear to offer specialty services, like cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Lam combines her training with the latest treatments, techniques, and technologies to help her patients achieve their best smiles. Contact our office<\/a> today to request your consultation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Does your attention turn to a small gap between your teeth when looking in the mirror? Maybe your smile is almost perfect, except for slight overlapping? You know braces can help, but are minor alignment issues worth the time and money? You don\u2019t have to commit to metal braces or clear aligners to fix your […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-117","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kathylamdds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/117","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kathylamdds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kathylamdds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kathylamdds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kathylamdds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=117"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.kathylamdds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/117\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":119,"href":"https:\/\/www.kathylamdds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/117\/revisions\/119"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kathylamdds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=117"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kathylamdds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=117"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kathylamdds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=117"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Journey to a Beautiful Smile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Invest in the Smile of Your Dreams<\/h2>\n\n\n\n