'Shorter Term Braces' is the new buzz word in cosmetic dentistry. According to the
author of Confessions of a Former Cosmetic Dentist, "patients should avoid an Extreme Smile makeover until their dental professional has investigated the alternative of this technique."
What's the big deal about faster braces? Too many people has chosen the short cut of 'instant orthodontics' which is really simply drilling teeth straight for the application of porcelain veneers. Dentist who know better would never do this type of treatment except in rare circumstances. The public simply does not know much about STO (shorter term orthodontics) because the publicity has been focused on veneers.
"It's insane to take healthy teeth and drill away enamel in the name of the perfect smile when these new techniques make veneer treatment for crooked teeth almost obsolete." Dr. Michael Zuk feels you simply can't always trust a cosmetic dentist to do what is best because most do not offer more conservative alternatives. Crooked teeth, gaps and an irregular bite can all benefit from shorter term orthodontics like the High Speed Braces® system.
The author's last piece of advice is simply "Do not even think about an Extreme Smile makeover until you know more about the latest truly conservative aesthetic dental techniques!".
Videos demonstrating this style of treatment:
VIDEO ONE
VIDEO Two 