Can these spaces be fixed?
My teeth have spaces in between them and I have had teeth problems since I was a child. Is there anyway I can get them fixed where there are no spaces between them and where they are healthy and white?
Answers
Answered By: Dr. Benjamin L. Young, DDS
You likely have several options that range from braces, to bonding and/or veneers. The longevity of any option will depend on numerous factors, but with proper care, any route you choose to take can last many, many years and provide you with a beautiful, healthy smile. Be sure to consult with a dentist who is skilled and experienced in restoring gaps with bonding and/or veneers.
Answered By: Southland Smiles Family Dentistry
Yes, there is. It will require your time and commitment. Depending on how big are the spaces and what caused them, you have several options:
• Bonding of tooth colored filling – reversible procedure, least pricey. Changes shape of your teeth. Can be done in one visit.
• Braces- take time, 6 to 18 month. Does not change the shape or color of the teeth.
• Veneers or crowns- irreversible and somewhat costly, looks great and lasts longer than bonding. Can change shape and color of your tooth. Takes 2 to 4 visits.
• You can always whiten your teeth and keep the spaces to give your teeth more character.
Answered By: Dental Arts & Wellness
There are generally two ways to address dental 'gaps': (1) "braces" or (2) "veneers".
In order to move teeth, your dentist may use braces or use a series of clear trays. While this option takes a few months or longer, you may also be able to correct your bite into better tooth position. Once it is done, your natural teeth are easier to maintain, and the cost to maintain is minimal.
Another methodmay be a better option for those who need the result in a shorter period (wedding, class reunion, etc.) and the gap is not too much. The procedure is called "veneers" or "bonding". Your dentist may employ a "Bonding" technique, with which a matching tooth-color resin is attached to your tooth to fill in gaps. "In-chair veneer method" means this is done with free-hand technique by your dentist and typically takes one appointment to complete. "Lab veneer method" means a dental laboratory prepares a custom-shaped resin or ceramic filler and a dentist bonds it to your tooth. This thus takes 2 appointments or more.
If you desire whiter teeth, it is recommendable that you whiten before any procedures. peroxide-based whitening often compromises bonding process.
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