Is it even possible? Can you actually get straight teeth without having to don a set of metal and wired braces? Well, it seems it is. The question of how to have straight teeth without braces is pretty common around cyberspace. Articles have been written about it and online dental forums discuss it in detail. The amazing this is that there are actually only two answers normally mentioned when this question is asked – Invisalign and veneers.

Technically, Invisalign is a type of brace that seems and feels braces-less. It is not made of metal or wires, and it does not require adjusting or tightening. And when installed, anyone looking will barely see it. Why? It is because they are small and are made of transparent plastic. Since the material is different from common dental braces, there is considerably less pain and discomfort when wearing it. The only problem with this recent dental remedy addition is that the costs may greatly outweigh the need. Such a remedy may cost anywhere from $2,500 all the way to $7,000 depending on the gravity of the situation. On a positive note, while the price may be pretty steep, the advantages of Invisalign over traditional metal braces may offset any financial concerns. Apart from the reduction of pain, people wearing Invisalign will have an easier time eating, flossing, and brushing since you can pop it out and back again easily.

Veneers, on the other hand, are porcelain tooth coverings that can hide the crookedness and overall undesirability of a tooth. The procedure is as complicated as Invisalign as some customization is required. However, veneers costs less when compared to Invisalign since you can actually remedy a single tooth as opposed to the latter only viable for the entire lot. Currently, veneers costs around $250 a pop per tooth. However, the price may dramatically increase depending on the overall circumstance of the tooth in question.