Should You Get Veneers or Invisalign for Straighter Teeth?

If you have a misaligned smile, an internet search has shown veneers, and Invisalign can straighten your teeth —but which is the best option? For many people, Invisalign is a popular choice for teeth straightening, but you’ll be surprised to find out that porcelain veneers can also give you a straight, beautiful smile. 

Park Avenue Dental offers porcelain veneers and Invisalign cosmetic treatments in New York, New York. So, if you are torn between which of the two is suitable for a straighter smile, Dr. Mary Taudel is here to set the record straight.

What are porcelain veneers?

These are super-thin porcelain coverings placed in the front teeth to camouflage dental imperfections like chipped, stained, and uneven teeth. Also known as “instant orthodontics,” porcelain veneers can cover up gapped and slightly misaligned teeth to give the illusion of a straight, evenly balanced smile.

However, to note is that porcelain veneers don’t correct your teeth or bite. Instead, they cover up the misaligned tooth for a dramatic smile upgrade. If you have small gaps between teeth or slight crookedness, dental veneers can be an alternative to braces, delivering instant results without months or years of treatment.  

Invisalign treatment for a straight smile

It’s no secret that perfectly aligned teeth are one of the most admired features of a smile. However, adults and some teenagers aren’t open to wearing train track braces because the appearance of metal may ruin their professional appearance and persona.

If you can’t tolerate traditional braces and porcelain veneers aren’t an option, Invisalign presents a discreet and convenient teeth straightening method. Unlike porcelain veneers, this orthodontic system physically moves your teeth and bite to resolve numerous mild to moderate dental issues, including:

• Bite issues (malocclusion) like overbite, underbites, and cross bites
• Overcrowded teeth
• Gapped teeth
• Misaligned or crooked teeth

Unlike conventional braces, Invisalign uses minimally visible aligners to straighten your smile, offering a discreet treatment. Once in your mouth, clear braces can’t be easily spotted by onlookers. What’s more, the removable nature of Invisalign trays means you can clean your teeth and eat anything you want without limitations. 

Straightening your smile with Invisalign Orthodontics

Instead of camouflaging your orthodontic issue, Invisalign treats the source of the problem. 

If you want to correct your misaligned teeth or bite in New York, NY, please call (646) 588-1704 to schedule an appointment with Park Avenue Dental.