The advantage of Invisalign is that you can leave your teeth alone and simply line them up better. However, if your teeth are abnormally small, you still will have small, misshapen teeth that are now lined up nicely and are touching. Porcelain coverings would be a benefit in that you could give yourself the... more
Bonding or Invisalign for small teeth with spaces?
Hi I am 18 and I have smaller teeth than normal and spaces between them. I was wondering what I could do about it?
I have had my two front teeth bonded and I love them except they are covered in the back, uneven and hurts when I drink cold drinks. And when I floss, it catches on the rough spots.
But since my teeth are small, would Invisalign make my teeth look weird when they were straightened? Which is better between Invisalign and bonding for the spaces in my teeth then?
4 answers to “Bonding or Invisalign for small...”
A: Spaces can mean other things
Often, the spaces can indicate a tongue positioning issue and can be associated with airway problems in later years. Closing the spaces CAN create a problem. Similar to a person that drives a Cadillac and has a garage that fits a Pinto. If your tongue wants space, it needs that space... more
A: Bonding vs. Invisalign for small teeth with gaps
If your teeth are too small and there are gaps between them, you are an excellent candidate for no-prep veneers. No-prep porcelain veneers, like UltraVeneers, will give you a beautiful smile that will last a long time. You may also do bonding (chair-side veneers), however the results will not last as long, and... more
A: Bonding for small teeth
Ashley, I have not seen your teeth and a close up photo of your teeth would help a lot. Normally simply straightening teeth that are small can make you look child like. It is usually better at your age to have bonding done. It is paramount that you have a dentist with cosmetic training do that donding if... more
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