I have gaps behind the canine teeth on both sides of my smile. This was caused by over-crowding which resulting in having 6 teeth pulled when I was younger. When my present teeth came in, the canine have seemed to bulge out more than I would like and also resulted in an unsightly gap. I'm extremely self-conscience about these gaps and am willing to do whatever it takes (besides braces) to fix this problem to get my picture perfect smile. Thank you!
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March 18, 2013
Answer: Fixing the Gap Behind Your Canine Teeth...
A procedure called enamelplasty in painless fast and relatively inexpensive, a dentist will smooth the edges of these teeth until they are even. Good Luck
Kevin Coughlin DMD, MBA, MAGD CEO Baystate Dental PC
It's not unusual at all for a molar with large fillings to fracture, sometimes repeatedly. Long term, a crown is the stronger, longer lasting choice in a situation like yours. People often choose to have a filling done instead because it's less expensive and quicker to do. Fractures or cracks...
Either on may be the right choice. First, have your dentist determine if you grind or clench your teeth. If you are a grinder or clencher, the veneer can come off just as easy.