Beauty and Confidence with Function, Thanks to Invisalign and Porcelain Veneers
Stephanie set out to find a dentist in NYC and found Dr. Lena Sapozhnikoff. She was looking to repair her front teeth, which had both chipping and acid erosion. As a joyful, exuberant person who loves to smile, she wished for a bright, beautiful smile to match her personality.
A Conscientious Approach
There are many cosmetic dentists in NYC who can fix acid erosion and chipping, but Stephanie liked Dr. Lena’s minimally invasive and functional approach. It would be easy to reshape Stephanie’s teeth and slap some veneers on, but in the interest of keeping Stephanie’s own teeth as intact as possible, Dr. Lena came up with a better plan.
Porcelain veneers are an excellent way to repair damaged or discolored teeth. But since they require the dentist to reshape the patient’s natural teeth, veneers must be approached conscientiously. In Stephanie’s case, with her alignment the way it was when she first came to Dr. Lena, this would have meant taking away a good bit of tooth structure. Rather than place Stephanie at risk of additional future dental problems, Dr. Lena recommended an Invisalign treatment to start.
What is Invisalign?
Invisalign is a clear braces system that uses aligner trays to inconspicuously straighten patients’ teeth while they carry on with life as usual. Unlike metal braces, Invisalign doesn’t come with any food restrictions. Additionally, most people never even notice the clear aligners on the wearer’s teeth.
Invisalign Before Veneers
Stephanie’s Invisalign treatment moved her teeth into a more optimal position. This way, when she did receive her gorgeous porcelain veneers, Dr. Lena didn’t have to take away very much tooth structure at all. Stephanie’s minimally invasive porcelain veneers look natural, and they allow her to express her joy with confidence.
An unusual challenge Stephanie had to overcome during her Invisalign treatment was the position of her tongue. She wasn’t in the habit of parking it at the roof of her mouth, where it is meant to sit. So, while the Invisalign was straightening her teeth, Dr. Lena also had her working on placing her tongue properly so that it wouldn’t cause her teeth to drift again in the future. Stephanie was an excellent patient: she learned to “hold her tongue right” and wore her aligners religiously. That kind of compliance makes Invisalign treatments go quickly and smoothly, and Stephanie’s Invisalign was done in just under a year.
Stephanie’s Happy Ending
Nearly five years have passed since Stephanie completed her Invisalign treatment and received her porcelain veneers. She’s as pleased today with her brilliant smile as she was then. Her lovely, natural smile exudes confidence.
Make Dr. Lena Your Dentist in NYC
To learn more about achieving your best, brilliant smile, reach out today to book a consultation with the best Invisalign dentist in NYC. Dr. Lena will help you get that beautiful smile along with a strong and healthy bite.
