The Cost of Crooked Teeth

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People have been looking for the best, least invasive, least paniful way to straighten teeth for generations. Never before have the options been as plentiful as they are today. With advancements made in technology, straightening teeth is easier and simpler than ever before.

In 1960, Dr. Paul Keyes made a breakthrough discovery. He found that the primary cause of tooth decay was a strain of bacteria called Streptococcus Mutans. Since the discover made by Dr. Keyes, so many new cosmetic dental techniques have been developed to fix or straighten teeth, such as invisible braces, mini dental implants, and fiber bridge bondings.

Mini dental implants are made of various titanium alloys, whereas dentures have been made from animal teeth, human teeth, ivory, porcelain and modernly, acrylic resin. Mini dental implants are most often used to straighten teeth which have been chipped or decayed, and they have a diameter of 1.8mm to 2.9mm. They are offered in a variety of different lengths, depending on the unique smile of the patient.

There are so many circumstances where we are judged on our smile. Job interviews, first dates, weddings and photographs cover just a few. Finding a dentist to straighten teeth can be essential, but what is even more important is finding one who is reputable, makes patients feel comfortable and is affordable.

On average, cosmetic dentistry patients pay between $5,000 and $6,000 on procedures to straighten teeth. If this kind of money can be avoided, it is always preferred. But, the cost of doing nothing to straighten teeth may be higher than a few thousand dollars.

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7 thoughts on “The Cost of Crooked Teeth

  1. Right? That is why I think cosmetic dentistry (in certain cases) should most definitely be covered by dental insurance.

  2. Right? That is why I think cosmetic dentistry (in certain cases) should most definitely be covered by dental insurance.

  3. Right? That is why I think cosmetic dentistry (in certain cases) should most definitely be covered by dental insurance.

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