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My parents never could afford braces for me, as a result, I am an adult with crooked teeth, which really bothers me. I’m sure it affects my standing in the work place. Is there a good way to straighten an adult’s teeth without braces? I don’t think that would look very professional.<\/p>\n

Brent O. – Chicago<\/p>\n

Brent,<\/p>\n

You may be a candidate for Invisalign<\/a>. These use clear aligners to straighten your teeth and cannot be seen by others. They’re very convenient and work faster than traditional braces. Usually you have completed treatment in 6 months to 1 year, depending on the severity of your case.<\/p>\n

If that seems too long a time for you, you might consider porcelain veneers<\/a>. These don’t actually straighten your teeth, but make them appear straight. The advantages to these are you can fix other things too like shape and color, enabling you to totally remake your smile. These can be done in just two appointments.<\/p>\n

This blog is brought to you by Oklahoma City Cosmetic Dentist<\/a> Dr. Don Swearingen.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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