The gaps cause them to feel self-conscious when they talk or smile, and they prefer the look of teeth touching each other. There are various orthodontic treatments for closing the gaps between teeth including traditional and lingual inside braces , Invisalign plus other dental options.
Braces work by pulling teeth into place with brackets, wire and elastic chain. Small elastic bands linked in a chain can move teeth together and close gaps. The coloured elastic chain fits over the brackets attached to teeth. Elastic chains can close gaps in as little as six weeks to six months. Power chains are often the last step in braces as other problems such as teeth alignment are treated before closing the gaps. The time patients require braces and elastic chains can vary based on several variants, including:.
To ensure your elastic chains are as effective as possible and treatment time is as short as possible, follow these care guidelines:. Clear braces work the same as metal braces with the metal brackets replaced with translucent ceramic brackets that blend with teeth. Clear braces are more expensive than metal braces. While the aesthetics of lingual braces are excellent, there are drawbacks to consider.
Lingual braces can cause a lisp which reduces with practice speaking. Much of it depends on the size of the gap. Small gaps can be closed with the clear plastic aligners however if the gap is large, aligners may not pull the teeth together as much as required and the patient needs braces.
Some patients will require both orthodontic intervention and prosthetics to correct, with orthodontic treatment occuring before prosthetic correction. Both braces and Invisalign are effective in closing gaps between teeth, if used by an experienced orthodontist. And sometimes what appears to be a gap may be in fact an improperly-rotated tooth.
One good way to check for gaps in your teeth is while flossing. Using a medium-length piece of floss, wrap your fingers around either end, then insert the floss between your teeth. You should feel a small amount of resistance as the floss slides between your teeth. If you feel no resistance, because the floss can slide between the teeth without touching either tooth, the gap between those teeth is too large.
If left untreated, those gaps may cause gingival irritation and food impaction, causing gingivitis and periodontitis. When children still have a mix of baby and adult teeth, gaps are normal as the teeth are falling out and growing in at different rates.
The gaps may resolve themselves on their own when all the adult teeth come in. Properly-aligned teeth are key to overall health. After all, your mouth is the gateway to the rest of your body; keeping them clean and healthy is extremely important for the lifelong health of the rest of you! Luckily, gaps between teeth are treatable with careful intervention by an experienced orthodontist, and one of the many conditions licensed orthodontists are specifically trained to address.
There are several different treatment methods for correcting gaps between teeth: Invisalign is very effective for this condition, as are metal and ceramic braces. A retainer will also be used to keep gaps from re-opening.
Braces are an effective, convenient, and affordable method for correcting gaps between teeth. Orthodontists have used braces to help many thousands of people close their gaps.
Invisalign is a reliable, effective, and comfortable way to treat a gap between teeth, when supervised by an experienced Invisalign doctor.
Clear aligners are growing in popularity across the country, since they can achieve the same results as traditional braces without the appearance of metal in your mouth, are less invasive, and can successfully correct gaps in teeth for teenagers and adults alike.
Mail-order companies use tele-dentists, which can have serious consequences for your treatment, since you lose the benefit of in-office supervision and face-to-face care. Thousands of consumer complaints have been filed against mail-order aligner companies , and the American Association of Orthodontists recently issued an advisory warning against their use. Think carefully before entrusting the health of your smile to a video screen.
Dental bonding is sometimes necessary to fully close gaps between teeth. This is typically the case when gaps are caused by having very small teeth. For dental bonding to be effective, teeth need to be positioned properly before the bonding procedure can happen. Orthodontic treatment is therefore usually required prior to dental bonding for best results. Because gaps will re-appear if not tended to after treatment, most orthodontists recommend a bonded retainer glued behind your teeth to keep aligned teeth in place.
Gaps can appear even in adult teeth where there was no gap before, particularly between the two front teeth, which is called a diastema. Sometimes, an overgrowth of tissue on the border between your gum line and your two upper front teeth will cause the teeth to push apart, resulting in a gap.
If you notice a gap appearing, consult a licensed orthodontist who can recommend treatment to close the gap. Every case is unique, so it depends on the specific of your condition and the gaps themselves. Direct resin bonding — which means adding tooth-coloured filling material to the side of the teeth next to the gap — is a very simple, cost effective and conservative option for closing gaps between teeth.
However, if the colour and shape of the teeth are not desirable, the results may be suboptimal. If the gap between the teeth is small to average size mm and some discoloration or unfavourable shape is present, this option can provide good results, as the veneers cover the whole surface of the tooth and very good cosmetic outcomes are achievable.
Closing gaps between teeth using composite veneers require minimal tooth preparation and are less expensive than porcelain veneers. As these veneers are directly built in the dental chair, good results rely heavily on the skill of the clinician. Porcelain veneers can mask slightly larger gaps between the teeth and provide excellent cosmetic results because more modifications to the teeth are possible.
Also, they are much stronger than composite veneers for areas where bite loads need to be considered. The downside is that they cost more and need slightly more teeth preparation than composite veneers. Here are three cases from Trusted Dental Gold Coast where gaps between the teeth were treated using veneers. This young man was referred to us after his teeth were aligned by braces to reshape his small central and lateral incisor teeth four upper front teeth and close the gaps.
The old fashioned alignment equipment is too visible. They are not comfortable and decrease the natural beauty of a face. This replacement for braces is a less visible one. It isn't noticeable even when you see from up close, and this is why people chose it rather than the old ways of aligning teeth.
When compared to traditional braces, Invisalign provides results much quicker than braces, which can take as much as two years. Though Invisalign aligners might break if you are not careful enough, they are less prone to damage as compared to the typical metal braces. The biggest advantage or plus point is that they are more comfortable and calming for the person using it. There is not much hassle in such a situation, and they are practically invisible.
They do not contain metal wires which can poke. They can be removed, though should be worn without any break to achieve the desired results. The number of Invisalign aligners depends upon how severe the gapping situation of the patient is. There is only slight discomfort during the initial stage and also, they can be removed during eating and other such situations. The cost of the Invisalign retainers is more or less the same as the cost of the traditional metal braces making them affordable.
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