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Are Braces Needed for Gaps Between Teeth?
asked 3 years ago by Deeks19 in Ontario, Canada
Latest answer by Mojdah Akhavan, DDS
Question viewed 817 times
Tags: smile, teeth, gap
5 answers to Are Braces Needed for Gaps Between Teeth?
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Braces or veneers
The answer does depend on your bite, the size of your teeth and the size of the gaps. There are ratios that exist between the widths of the front teeth to give you the right look and the right fit. This concept is called "tooth size discrepancy" . A good orthodontist or cosmetic dentist should know how to apply this concept for the best results!
Mojdah Akhavan, DDS
San Diego Orthodontist
San Diego Orthodontist
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Braces Not Needed Before Veneers
I would need to see pictures of your teeth to give you an accurate answer, but I can tell you that if the spaces are not real large you could have porcelain veneers place without going through braces first. Porcelain veneers are great at closing spaces between teeth and the results are fantastic. The only time that braces are a necessity is when the "gaps" are really large. If braces are not performed in these cases the teeth will look to wide after veneer...
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Treating gaps between front teeth
The best way to decide whether veneers or braces are the best individual option to close gaps between front teeth is to find a local cosmetic dentist and schedule a cosmetic consultation. Depending on the size of the gaps, the dentist will offer to take impressions and have a master ceramist fabricate a wax up of what veneers would look like for the patient. At that point a more informed decision can be made as to which is the more appropriate treatment option.
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Daniel Melnick, DDS
Laurel Cosmetic Dentist
Laurel Cosmetic Dentist
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Often combining braces and veneers gives a fantastic result
As previously stated, the spacing needs to be measured and determined if the gaps are small enough for veneers only. Often putting the teeth (and truly the roots) in ideal positions give the best result.
After a diagnostic waxup you can decide for yourself if veneers only would make you happy.
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Braces are not always needed for gaps between teeth
Whether you should get braces or veneers to close or mask your gaps is dependent on how large the gaps are and where they are located. If the gaps are no larger than approximately 2 millimeters or so, you can probably get by without braces and have veneers done to mask the space. If possible, have your dentist provide you with a wax-up on a set of models to give you an idea of what the veneered teeth will look like (make sure the teeth are not too wide). To close your gaps, the veneers have...
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