What is the most affordable way to get rid of the gap in my front teeth?
January 30, 2014
Asked By:Ladida87 in Dalyellup, Western Australia, Australia
I would like to know the most affordable options for closing my diastema and whitening my teeth. I would also like to know if my front teeth would look too wide with bonding or veneers. Thank you so much in advance
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If it is just starting to overlap as you said, a removable appliance such as an active retainer or clear plastic aligner can be very helpful. You just need to be very committed to wearing it full time - for at least a few months. A visit to an orthodontist will confirm this and make...
A Vandiveer Strait, DDS (Retired)- Acct. Suspended says:
If your orthodontic treatment is completed you can have retainers made by any dentist who does Invisalign or traditional orthodontics. I would highly recommend Vivera retainers which are comfortable and almost invisible.The dentist must be certified by Invisalign and will take impressions...
A Vandiveer Strait, DDS (Retired)- Acct. Suspended says:
There is no harm in trying to use your retainer, however if it causes significant discomfort or it does not fit at all, you will have to have some orthodontic treatment to realign the teeth. Invisalign has an Express System 5 which is much less expensive for realigning a few teeth when...