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Permanent and Quick Option for Teeth Gap?

asked 2 years ago by prayingmantis90 in b202ps
Latest answer by Scott Young, DDS
Question viewed 7,379 times
Tags: teeth, gap

I have a gap between my two front teeth, probably 3 mm wide. I want a permament and quick option. Can you tell me if "tooth bonding" is suitable for me? I've also come across something on the Internet called "tooth effect bands" but I'm not sure I trust them. They're pieces of rubber bands that are supposed to push your teeth together.

19 answers to Permanent and Quick Option for Teeth Gap?

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Gaps and bonding

If you want it done in one visit, then bonding is the way to go. Bonding is considered a permanent material, but that doesn't mean it will never need to be redone, it most likely will at some point. Orthodontics might be the best choice, but it takes longer and will be more expensive. Keep in mind that traditional orthodontics or Invisalign might not be permanent either. If you don't wear a retainer, then a gap can open up again. Stay away from "tooth effect bands". more
Paul D. Kantor, DDS

Cleveland Cosmetic Dentist
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Tooth bonding is a quick option for teeth gaps, but may not be ideal

If the gap between your front teeth is significantly large, then placing a bonding material to close that gap may make your two front teeth look abnormally large. A better option for immediate results would be to place porcelain restorations, most likely involving more teeth so they look proportionally sized and line up properly. This would give you a more predictable outcome and better overall appearance. Orthodontics can be a viable alternative if you like the shape and shade of your... more
Clinton Timmerman, DDS

West Des Moines Cosmetic Dentist
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Teeth Effect Bands should be avoided

Teeth effect bands should be avoided, as they potentially can migrate to the roots and extract the teeth! These have been marketed by non dentists to be used by non dentists (you) and thus are not supervised by a dentist. As the teeth move, the bands go deeper (towards the nose on the upper teeth). Since they act slowly, the damage they do is hard to notice at first, but the action CAN be fast enough to do severe irreversible damage before one can be seen by a dentist to "save the... more
Lance Timmerman, DMD

Seattle Cosmetic Dentist
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Dental Bonding For Front Teeth Gap

I am afraid that dental bonding will not be a good option for your to close the gap between your front teeth. A 3mm space is fairly large and attempting dental bonding to close the space will make your front two teeth look much too wide. A much better approach would be to place two porcelain veneers. By doing veneers you give the laboratory the freedom to close the space without making them appear as wide. In addition, the lab can match the color of the existing... more
Scott Young, DDS

Houston Cosmetic Dentist

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Permanent? Maybe not

Few things in health care are permanent. Ask your dentist what solutions will give you the best value for your money and help you get what you want, but it's healthier to start with 'how long' instead of focusing on 'permanent.'
Steve Carstensen, DDS

Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist
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Front tooth gap

While cosmetic tooth bonding with plastic tooth colored filling material is a quick and economical approach towards closing a front tooth gap, ceramic veneers will offer a more permanent treatment option. This is because the ceramics are more color stable and stronger materials which renders them less likely to chip.
Daniel Melnick, DDS

Laurel Cosmetic Dentist
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Closing gap in between 2 fron teeth

If you want to close 3 mm gap fast and effectively - bonding is the way to go. You will increase the width of each tooth by 1.5 mm, which is not very significant amount. You have to remember that bonding material with the time might change the color, but then again you can replace it very fast end effectively too.Good luck!
Zina Kaleinikova, DDS, MS

Cleveland Cosmetic Dentist
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Permanent and Quick Option for Teeth Gap?

Bonding can be a good solution for a gap like this. But not always... If your teeth are attractively shaped and proportioned now, bonding can make them look too wide. Teeth bands may help make the space smaller, but will cause other problems like making space in the teeth next to those. There are a long list of problems that can be caused including that the space will come back later. Bonding when it is done by a skilled cosmetic dentist, can produce a beautiful result. In my office... more
Scott Greenhalgh, DDS

Denver Cosmetic Dentist
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No Bands to The Gap

You Want a permanent quick option for your gap, veneers would be the best option for a permanent solution if you're looking for quick than bonding is the way to go just keep in mind that bonding does discolor in time & eventually you would need to change it. Braces is another option but you will probably have to wear a retainer once you complete treatment so that gap won't re-open.  Veneers are not porous so they won't change in color the veneer is a porcelain... more
Lawrence Gilbert, DDS

Woodbury Cosmetic Dentist
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Closing gaps in front teeth can be done with braces, bonding or veneers

Choosing the best option for you to close a front gap is to have a mock -up done by your dentist.  Obviously,  the ideal treatment is to have braces but that does not always close your gap.  Bonding tooth colored plastic that matches the color of your teeth can be done with out noticing and is a less expensive choice than veneers.  If you want to close gaps and change the color of your teeth then you need to either whiten first or do veneers.  Bonding does... more
Wendy S. Spektor, DDS

Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist
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Gap closure

For a space 3mm wide, the gap bands would most likely NOT be your best option. If it pulls the teeth together, it will either create a space on the opposite side of the tooth or tilt the teeth in too fast. Those bands could also potentially cause damage to the gums if they slip down under the tissue. If you do porcelain bonding, it will last a long time. However, with a space that large, you might want to consider going to a specialist to get an opinion on doing veneers on all the... more
Randall LaFrom, DDS

San Jose Cosmetic Dentist
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Close the gap

Bonding is just a perfect solution permanent solution to close a 3 mm gap in your front teeth. No bands please!! Whiten them a bit and them match the new bonding to the color : big cosmetic improvement with a very conservative treatment
Laura Torrado, DDS

New York Cosmetic Dentist
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Take the time to do it right.

Orthodontics is an option. (NO to the bands!)  Also bonding and veneers are an option.  Bonding is a more temporary solution.  Veneers last longer and would be a more permanent solution.  Take the time to do it right the first time.
Kimberly Johnson Genc, DDS

Newport Beach Cosmetic Dentist
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Invisalign is a better option than bonding

I would recommend Invisalign to close that 3mm gap. It is permanent and relatively quick.  With Invisalign the teeth will be moved and you will have your teeth natural and not filled with material between them that may or may not match shade, size or contour.  Bonding is not permanent and will require redoing sooner or later.
Arthur G. Manzo, DDS

Redwood City Cosmetic Dentist
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Correcting a gap properly

Sometimes what we want and what is in the best interest of our health are in conflict. Teeth that are otherwise healthy and esthetically pleasing should be treated with conventional orthodontics for a large gap. Bonding would result in too wide of teeth. If the teeth have other esthetic issues, bonding or veneering multiple teeth may be a good option.
Mickey Bernstein, DDS

Memphis Cosmetic Dentist
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Bonding Can Close Small Gaps, But Avoid Teeth Effect Bands

So many over-the-counter remedies can end up costing you more than you bargained for.  Tipping the teeth together without controlled supervision is going to end up in trouble.  When we place braces on teeth, we try to move the entire tooth as much as possible to give you a straight, natural looking smile not a tilted tooth look.  As for bonding, you can close gaps with bonding, but you may end up with a much wider looking tooth than you wanted and that to would be... more
Gregory Allen Kerbel, DDS

Dallas Cosmetic Dentist
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See a specialist

The problem with a 3MM gap is the size of the space relative to the tooth size. If bonding is added on either side to close the space, the two front teeth may appear too wide or oversized relative to the adjacent teeth. With regards to the over the counter rubber band-tooth movement should be saved for an orthodontist or specialist.
Benjamin S. Fiss, DDS

Chicago Cosmetic Dentist
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Bonding to correct the gap between your front teeth

First, let me address the teeth effects bands. These cost around $20 which is very expensive for rubber bands! They are worn on the two front teeth and they are suppose to move them together, closing the gap. The problem is they do not move them sideways, but they pull the teeth down and forward. Also if they are left in the mouth over a period of time, they can go up under the gum line and, if left long enough, cause the teeth to loosen. This is not a good way to correct this problem!... more
Robert Fields, DDS

Los Angeles Cosmetic Dentist
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Bonding can close gaps however, it can chip or break

Bonding can close gaps and spaces however, it can chip or break off if you accidentally bite into something hard on your front teeth. I would avoid tooth effect bands. For your dental health and to achieve the best results I advise you to see your dentist and consult with him/her to close the gap. You may want to consider Invisalign, this is a great way to close gaps and spaces, if it is small it may not take very long to close it.
Michael Ayzin, DDS

Costa Mesa Cosmetic Dentist

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