Some people like Anna Paquin or Michael Strahan look great with gapped teeth. However, tooth gaps don’t fit everyone, and they’re not always in a great location either. Larger tooth gaps, especially if they are from losing a tooth, can interfere with your ability to chew and speak. In some cases, a tooth gap can cause jaw stress, increase your chances of developing gum disease, and risk tooth movement. If you have a problematic tooth gap, we can help you fix it.
Cosmetic dentists have a number of orthodontic devices and procedures we can do to fix your tooth gap. Here are some of the options we will consider for your gap:
1. Dental Veneers: Your cosmetic dentist creates dental veneers using thin layers of porcelain or resin applied to the front of your teeth. We custom-make your veneers to match your existing teeth perfectly.
2. Bonding: Bonding is where a cosmetic dentist applies tooth-colored composite resin to fill in small gaps and reshape your teeth. It’s a quick, minimally invasive option that our cosmetic dentists can complete in one visit. Braces gradually align your teeth, helping to correct bite issues and prevent future dental complications.
3. Braces: Both traditional and clear braces close tooth gaps over time by shifting your teeth into the proper position.
4. Clear Aligners: A more discreet alternative to braces, clear aligners gradually move your teeth to close gaps.
5. Dental Implants: If your tooth gap is from a missing tooth, a cosmetic dentist can place a dental implant. The dental implant is a permanent replacement for your tooth.
6. Dental Crowns: Crowns can reshape and close gaps, especially if you have damaged or uneven teeth. Dental crowns cover your entire tooth, restoring its shape and function while filling in spaces between teeth.
7. Bridges: Bridges consist of artificial teeth (pontics) that are anchored to your adjacent teeth or dental implants to close gaps. Bridges are one of the least invasive options to replace and close your tooth gap.
8. Partial Dentures: Parietal dentures are removable dental appliances that fill tooth gaps caused by missing teeth.
Whether you are fixing your tooth gap for medical or aesthetic reasons, you have options. Our cosmetic dentists will assess the size and location of your tooth gap and then recommend the best solution for your unique smile.
