Litchfield Park Orthodontist

5220 N. Dysart Rd #150
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 536-4939

 

 

 

What is “instant orthodontics”?

“Instant orthodontics” has absolutely nothing to do with orthodontics since no teeth are actually moved. “Instant orthodontics” is the process of placing crowns and veneers over the crooked teeth to make them look straight from the front. The actual teeth and roots are never actually straightened. This process is not performed by an orthodontist but rather by a general/ cosmetic dentist. Given that “instant orthodontics” irreversibly damages the teeth and may prevent you from ever having real orthodontic treatment in the future, it is not a decision to be made lightly. While it is universally agreed that these procedures are not advised for children, leading cosmetic dentists have even started to question the ethical implications of performing such procedures in adults given the necessity of replacing veneers and crowns every 5-10 years resulting in removal of even more tooth structure.
In addition, be careful of the dentist you choose for such a procedure. Cosmetic dentistry is not a specialty recognized by the American Dental Association and therefore a dentist does not need any special training to call themselves a cosmetic dentist.