“How do you close a gap in your teeth without orthodontics?”
I have a gap in my teeth. I don't want to use orthodontics. How do you close a gap in your teeth without orthodontics?
12 Answers
I would highly recommend visiting your general dentist . There’s many treatment options to close gaps including crowns . But the dentist has to evaluate what’s best for your situation.
You can do veneer or crown to close the gap. But you need to know why you have a gap in the first place. You could have a gap because of:
1. Gum problem. A gum problem causes loss of supporting bone, making the tooth mobile and creating the gap. Therefore, closing the gap is only a short-term solution as the tooth will continue to migrate and create a gap yet again if the gum problem is not addressed.
2. If the bite is too heavy, the pressure causes the tooth to move and creates a gap. In addition to closing the gap, the bite needs to be addressed.
3. The size of the tooth is small, if the tooth in question does not have a gum problem or a bite problem, then veneer or crown will be sufficient.
1. Gum problem. A gum problem causes loss of supporting bone, making the tooth mobile and creating the gap. Therefore, closing the gap is only a short-term solution as the tooth will continue to migrate and create a gap yet again if the gum problem is not addressed.
2. If the bite is too heavy, the pressure causes the tooth to move and creates a gap. In addition to closing the gap, the bite needs to be addressed.
3. The size of the tooth is small, if the tooth in question does not have a gum problem or a bite problem, then veneer or crown will be sufficient.
There is a night retainer system called Orthotain that is only worn at night that might work. Otherwise, you might need to consider crowns or veneers, depending on where the gap is.
MDSDDS
MDSDDS
This can usually can be done with a one appointment cosmetic bonding procedure that is totally reversible and without numbing.
Ask about porcelain veneers.
Drew Shulman, DMD, MAGD
Drew Shulman, DMD, MAGD
You can get composite (tooth color filling material) or porcelain restorations to close a gap without orthodontics.
Hello,
The short answer is yes, you can close a gap without orthodontics. That would be with lab-made or chair-side veneers that cover the gap. The long answer is that for the best cosmetic results, the treatment depends on the situation: how big are the size of the gaps and the teeth that we are working on, and where the gaps are. For example, if there is a large gap between the two front teeth (called diastema) and the teeth are small, it is not most cosmetic if those two front teeth are covered with very large veneers in an attempt to close the gap. That is because the result would be two very large front teeth, which is not very cosmetic. In that case, we have to equalize the space between all the front teeth, using orthodontic treatment, and then cover the teeth with veneers that have the right size proportions.
I hope this answers your question.
Dr. Norouzi.
The short answer is yes, you can close a gap without orthodontics. That would be with lab-made or chair-side veneers that cover the gap. The long answer is that for the best cosmetic results, the treatment depends on the situation: how big are the size of the gaps and the teeth that we are working on, and where the gaps are. For example, if there is a large gap between the two front teeth (called diastema) and the teeth are small, it is not most cosmetic if those two front teeth are covered with very large veneers in an attempt to close the gap. That is because the result would be two very large front teeth, which is not very cosmetic. In that case, we have to equalize the space between all the front teeth, using orthodontic treatment, and then cover the teeth with veneers that have the right size proportions.
I hope this answers your question.
Dr. Norouzi.
This is a scenario-specific question, but other options you may have to you include restorative materials such as composites or veneers along with conventional orthodontics' "younger brother," clear aligners. All options could be presented after a proper evaluation from your dental professional.
The dentist could make your teeth wider, but that could cause other problems, making it difficult to clean under overhanging bonded restorations and possibly not the right esthetic appearance.
With today's advancement in dentistry. If you don't want to do orthodontics, dentist still has a vast toolset to take care of the gap. Based on the size of your teeth and the gap, we can do veneers which is the most painless way to do this. We can also recommend getting crowns done once again based on tooth number. Last, but not the least, we can do implants (however, if you don't want orthodontics, I am not sure how you feel about implants). All three procedures are safe if done right and will give you long lasting results. However, the first step is to visit dentist and get you options based on X-rays/CBCT.
It depends on the space, you could do bonding, veneers, or crowns. It would be best to see your dentist and they could tell you your specific options biased on your own teeth!
The only way to close a gap without braces is either through bonding or veneers. You will want to discuss these options with your dentist since there are pros and cons to all treatment options.
