I was wondering how to fix it without using braces. I'm 15 and I just feel self conscious about it! Also, my gums are blocking the teeth from coming together, hence why I have the gap. But I feel really uncomfortable getting some kind of surgery on my gums! I also don't have a lot of money to fix my teeth so I can't spend a thousand dollars trying to fix it. So is there anyway I could fix it so I wouldn't have to have surgery, while being affordable, and it would last a while? Thanks!
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January 21, 2014
Answer: How can I affordably correct the 1mm gap between my two front teeth?
You seem to have lost your trust and confidence in your dentist, thus maybe it is time to have a consultation with one or two COSMETIC dentists. If the chip is minimal, generally a new direct composite bonding can be done to replace it and restore your tooth to the proper shape and color...
If you had no tooth preparation (drilling) on your teeth before the direct composite bonding was placed, more than likely your orthodontist or cosmetic dentist will be able to remove it prior to starting your orthodontics. I wouldn't be too concerned that you would have any decay under the...