We try to always get input from each patient on how they want their teeth to look. It is YOUR smile, so it is YOUR goals that matter. Some people really like their gap or other imperfections, and I really enjoy doing something different. Some people like their gaps, some don't want teeth very white at... more
Can I keep my gap if I get veneers?
I have always had a slight gap between my front teeth (see photo). The gap was much wider when I was a kid, but it closed some when I had my frenulum clipped. I want to get veneers to make my front teeth look more uniform and to cover some permanent staining, but I don't like the idea of losing my little gap.
Is it possible to get veneers and keep the gap? And even if it is possible, would a dentist even be willing to do "less than perfect" veneers?
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6 answers to “Can I keep my gap if I get veneers?”A: Veneers will allow you to keep your gap
Yes, definitely. Before having the treatment you should discuss this with your dentist. Usually, the dentist will make a wax-ups after this discussion. These are models of your teeth with wax veneers on the front 4 teeth. This will allow you to see how the veneers will look and you can comment on the shape,... more
A: YES!! I love this question. They're YOUR teeth
I get this request more often than you would think. Many times people with gaps (called diastemas) come in for veneers. They might want to just close it slightly or actually must make it a little bit more symmetric and parallel. I actually enjoy doing this type of work because it breaks the monotony of... more
A: Yes, you can. Some times it’s even better to keep the gap with veneers
Yes, you can. Some times it’s even better to keep the gap with veneers – it gives your smile a very natural appearance.
A: Keep the gap!
The beauty of veneers is that the patient can be in the drivers seat with regard to the aesthetic outcome of their smile! Spacing is natual and can be beautiful! In some cases space between the teeth is necessary to maintain proper proportions of teeeth.
A: Keeping your gap is a personal decision
There are people who find the small gap in between their front teeth is attractive and gives them character. Look at Lauren Hutton! It is possible to design a beautiful veneer case and keep that small diastema. It's all up to the patient.
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17 Nov 2008
i have a fairly large gap between m my top front 2 teeth. Ive been getting the space filled in but the two teeth look unusually wide and my dentist recommended ven- eers...but from the lumineer pics ive seen, how do they reduce the width of the two teeth? My dent- ist recommended 4 veneers for my front 4 teeth. Confused on how it shapes the teeth? And would i feel my regular gap with my tong- ue from behind the teeth? thx.