Many people don’t realize the importance of good dental hygiene. By not brushing and flossing regularly, your teeth can become damaged and this can lead to pain, cavities, and even the loss of irreplaceable teeth. Tongue scraping should also be part of your routine since it harbors bacteria and germs that can cause disease and bad breath.  

This may be the year you vow to have your crooked teeth fixed and the Bedford Dental Group offers a variety of ways to achieve a straight, perfect smile. Whether you want traditional braces or the latest Invisalign System of virtually invisible aligners, we provide the best in caring, dedicated service.

Please take a minute to add better dental health to your list of resolutions. We can make your teeth healthy, your smile white and bright, and help you learn how to keep them that way for years to come!

With Porcelain veneers, you can have a perfect smile without any tooth extractions or mouth reconstruction and can skip braces and Invisalign completely. Veneers can be placed on one tooth or as many teeth as you want. They can even correct crooked teeth or teeth that are gapped or spaced apart.

One of the highly trained cosmetic dentists at Bedford Dental Group can apply the veneers for you after you have had a consultation about your teeth. If your teeth and gums are healthy but you are unhappy with the appearance of your teeth, porcelain veneers can be an option and solution for your teeth and smile.

Your natural teeth that you wish to place veneers on will be smoothed down, to prepare it for the porcelain veneer. Once smoothed down, the veneer will go over the outer front layer of the tooth, covering the previous enamel. In return, you’ll have straight, beautiful, white teeth and a smile you can wear with confidence.

Small chips and fractures can be fixed with porcelain veneers, as well. If the nerve or root have not been damaged, veneers may be a good option. The same procedure applies for a chip or fracture and your natural tooth will be smoothed down to prepare it for the veneer. Call Bedford Dental Group in Los Angeles to schedule your porcelain veneer consultation with one of their experienced cosmetic dentists.

Braces are more commonly made out of stainless steel, archwires, and brackets. Having these things in your mouth can be uncomfortable and bothersome, sometimes causing small abrasions on your cheeks and tongue. Food can get stuck in between them, plaque can build up, and you can forget about chewing gum while wearing them. Despite all of this, braces are very effective because they are in place 24 hours per day, continuously reshaping your teeth. Depending on your condition, braces are worn anywhere from 6 months to 6 years.

Invisalign offers an end to painful, traditional braces. A series of clear, removable teeth aligners are worn over your teeth. A different aligner is made for you to wear during each stage of use. You must wear your Invisalign aligner for 20-22 hours per day and only remove it when eating, drinking, or brushing your teeth. Because they are removable, they are not continuously reshaping your teeth. Getting straight teeth depends on the patients consistency and commitment with wearing them. Unlike traditional braces, they can also be misplaced or lost. Treatment is usually under one year, but possibly longer if required.

Both options lead to your beautiful, new smile so decide which one is right for you.