Should I get Dental Bonding or Braces? (photos)

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I have always had gaps/spaces between my teeth. I'm very insecure about my smile. Do you recommend Dental Bonding or Braces to fix my smile?

Jennifer Ebner, DDS · Answer

Braces would be a long term and permanent solution for your uneven and crooked teeth. You have nicely shaped teeth. Bonding would also be a solution but as with anything, even the best bonding wears out and needs to be redone. Bonding will change some teeth. Braces will change them all. It just requires more patience.

Gary Braunstein, DDS · Answer

Invisalign or braces would be better for you than dental bonding.  Your teeth should straighten and the gaps close  within 6 months.  If there are any small spaces remaining that bother you, you could then have some minor bonding.  If you chose bonding over Invisalign/braces, you would have the continuous expense of repairing chips or replacement due to breakage as well as discoloring of the composite bonding material over time.  Also, since your teeth are currently out of alignment, they would be more susceptible to further shifting since bonding would not correct and stabilize the position of your teeth.

German Arzate, DDS - Account Suspended · Answer

If you are looking for a cosmetic solution, there are options, but the best way to go if you want optimus results is veneers,

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