Q: I see ads for perfect teeth in just a couple visits to the dentist. Can I straighten my teeth that quickly? | Arleen Azar-Mehr, D.D.S., M.S.

Q: I see ads for perfect teeth in just a couple visits to the dentist. Can I straighten my teeth that quickly?

A: Not really. Usually, these ads refer to porcelain veneers, which will cover your front teeth and mask the crookedness. Orthodontic treatment will straighten your teeth without any type of covering.