Covering a Gap Tooth: Are Veneers the Right Fit for You?
At Sincere Smiles Dental, we take our name seriously—we want you to sincerely enjoy how you look. If that means you want to embrace your gap tooth as a unique feature, we’ll show you how to keep your smile healthy. If, however, you’re self-conscious about a gap, we can talk about your cosmetic dentistry options. Dental veneers can be a great way to permanently close small gaps in your teeth in just three visits to our Howell office. Read on to find out if this is the best way to bridge your gap.
How Can Veneers Fix a Gap Tooth?
Veneers are thin, custom-made shells typically made of porcelain or composite resin that are bonded to the front surface of your teeth. To attach them to your teeth, we strip off the enamel, making this a permanent procedure.
For a gap tooth, you can get veneers on the two teeth on each side of the gap to close it, making your smile look proportionate and natural. If you have several gaps, we can apply veneers to multiple teeth to make your smile look more uniform.
When Are Veneers Not the Right Choice for a Gap?
A gap between two teeth is usually just a quirk, not a medical issue. However, if you’ve recently developed gaps in your smile, you may be suffering from gum disease, which can cause your gums to recede. If that’s the case, instead of veneers, you need periodontal disease treatment. Our
general dentistry services include deep cleanings to combat gum disease.
You might also want to consider a treatment other than veneers if your gap is very large. This is because the veneers needed to close a large gap might need to be too big to look totally natural. Likewise, if your gap is caused by very crooked teeth, veneers are potentially not possible.
What Are Other Treatments for Gaps in Your Smile?
If you aren’t a candidate for dental veneers, or you just want to know all your options, below are some alternatives to consider. We can also go over these with you in person at our office and provide suggestions within the context of your case.
Dental Bonding
We apply a tooth-colored resin to the teeth beside the gap and harden the resin with a special light, helping to close the space. However, one downside to this option is that bonding is not as durable as veneers and may need to be replaced more frequently.
Orthodontic Treatment
Sincere Smiles Dental offers orthodontic treatment like braces or
Invisalign that can slowly shift your teeth to close a gap. This takes more time but is also a long-term solution. You may want this option if you have a more severe gap, several gaps, crooked teeth, or other dental issues that need to be addressed.
Dental Implants
In some cases, our Howell, MI, dentist might recommend a
dental implant to close a large space caused by a missing tooth. This process involves surgically placing a titanium post into your jawbone in the gap and attaching a replacement tooth.
If You Have a Gap Tooth, Sincere Smiles Has You Covered
We mean that literally—we can cover that gap with several different methods, so check with us about veneers, orthodontic care, or other treatment options.
Schedule an appointment to assess the health of your teeth, find the best option for your situation and budget, and create a plan for covering up that space. We offer financing and an in-house membership to cover all of your dental needs!
We are proud to call Howell home, and happily provide the best quality dental work that Howell has to offer. At Sincere Smiles Dental, we are happy to help with any dental questions you might have.