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Tooth straightening
I want to correct my smile for that i have visited an orthodontist after taking my teeth images he has suggested me cosmetic treatment of my teeth.
he has given me both orthodontic and cosmetic treatment , he told me with cosmetic treatment it can be achieved in 10days can you suggest which option is good , and if i choose cosmetic treatment is there any side effect of this treatment and will it be permanent
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It's for you to decide which treatment you are comfortable with. The orthodontic treatment involves time but in that case no cutting of your tooth structure is done and it's naturally done by tooth movement though time consuming but doesn't involve the cutting of tooth structure . The cosmetic treatment involves crowns in which your natural teeth is first cut in size and then the crowns are fabricated. Depending on what you are comfortable you should go ahead. Both will show you results but one would be naturally and the other through tooth preparation!
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You need to decide the time you can invest in this and the pros and cons of both and then take a call
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Dr. Nishanth Shetty
Orthodontist
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Pros for cosmetic treatments are time oriented but as an Orthodontist I can definitely guarantee that Orthodontic treatment though time consuming will be a better option in the long run. Both treatments would achieve the same result but disturbing your tooth structure may be just more than you may be bargaining for.
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