Sometimes, models or actresses become known for their gap-toothed smiles. Most of us who have that issue though want it corrected but might not know how to do it. That gap between your teeth might hurt your self-confidence or self-esteem. It could also hurt your dental health. The dentists at Chesapeake Family and Implant Dentistry - Dr. Harry Squire and Dr. Paul LeTellier can help you solve your dental problem quickly at their practice for cosmetic dentistry in Chesapeake, VA.
Teeth Gap Defined
When your adult teeth come in, they don’t always come in perfectly straight. You can have a gap, also called a diastema, form between two teeth. It typically occurs right in front between your two front teeth. Exceptions to this occur, but that’s the most common location.
You can also form a teeth gap with you having a tooth extracted in your teen years or early 20s. That’s because your teeth don’t settle into place until your mid-20s.
Ways To Get the Gap Closed
You can make a dentist appointment that fixes that gap in one visit. The options provided by cosmetic dentistry in Chesapeake, VA offer you numerous ways to do so. Here are five ways Dr. Squire and Dr. LeTellier can fix a gap in your teeth:
- Metal Braces: Your teenager could choose this option to fix a gap plus other teeth alignment issues. This option improves your entire oral health.
- Clear Aligners/Braces: Others won’t see your clear straighteners like they would metal braces, but they work like metal to re-position your teeth gradually.
- Veneers: You might choose veneers if you have no alignment issues and just need the gap closed. Dental veneers bond porcelain or resin to your teeth for an efficient fix.
- Composite Bonding: Similar to a veneer, the composite bond repair option requires periodic replacement, but you can get the gap covered in one visit. It uses a resin-based composite and provides a low-cost solution that requires just one visit.
- Removable Dental Appliance: Your dentist creates a bridge that you can remove when needed to sleep or clean. It fits over your teeth. These come in sectional or full-arch appliances.
Contact Dr. LeTellier or Dr. Squire at Chesapeake Family and Implant Dentistry today to get started with cosmetic dentistry in Chesapeake, VA, that can fix your gap-toothed smile in one visit or gradually to fix the gap and other problems, too. Phone (757) 436-0026 to set your appointment.