If your life was a teenage rom-com about embracing your differences, you might find the gap between your two front teeth more endearing. Unfortunately, you’re an adult, this is real life, and you’re quite self-conscious about that very visible gap. Is there any way you can fix it, or at least cover it up? As a matter of fact, this sounds like the perfect job for your dentist! With a bit of
cosmetic dentistry, you’ll forget the gap was there in the first place. This post will tell you what to do.
Investigate Your Options
A little research goes a long way! The first step to taking care of your front-and-center diastema (which is just a fancy word for “dental gap”) is learning more about your treatment options. Cosmetic dentistry is a broad specialty with a large umbrella, but here are three of the most popular treatments for front-facing diastema:
- Dental bonding. An extremely minimal cosmetic that uses tooth-colored resin to make your “problem teeth” a little larger. A skilled dentist will perfectly balance the resin so your smile appears seamless.
- Porcelain veneers. These thin shells might remind you of false nails. After your dentist customizes them and adheres them to the front-facing portion of your teeth, your gap will be completely concealed from onlookers.
- Invisalign. If your diastema is a bit too wide for dental bonding or porcelain veneers to conceal aesthetically, Invisalign clear aligners could be a comfortable and convenient alternative.
Schedule a Consultation
Once you have an idea of the sorts of dental treatments that could solve your gap problem, it’s time to talk to your dentist! During a consultation, they’ll examine your teeth, listen to what you have in mind, answer questions, and address your concerns. Based on your conversation, they’ll help you build a best-fit treatment plan suited to your unique needs and preferences.
Follow-Through
From there, it’s up to you to arrive to appointments and follow any aftercare instructions! Your dentist will have plenty of good advice that will help you maintain your treatment results, so be sure to heed their guidance – and enjoy your new smile!
About the Practice
Our three dental professionals at
Michelsen Dental care deeply for their patients. They want to get to know you, not just your smile! You can expect them to listen intently to your dental cosmetic vision, and to help you build your best-fit treatment plan for your frontal diastema. For genuine, comfortable care, call our
office at 714-492-1169.
If your life was a teenage rom-com about embracing your differences, you might find the gap between your two front teeth more endearing. Unfortunately, you’re an adult, this is real life, and you’re quite self-conscious about that very visible gap. Is there any way you can fix it, or at least cover it up? As a matter of fact, this sounds like the perfect job for your dentist! With a bit of cosmetic dentistry, you’ll forget the gap was there in the first place. This post will tell you what to do. 
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