About two months ago I developed a small black triangle between my front teeth. I've been to the dentist for regular cleanings, and he said i might have damaged the gum from over flossing or brushing. And it's been over two months, so I know it won't repair itself. How can I close this gap? I got my braces off 5 years ago and this tiny gap really annoys me ): I'm afraid it'll get bigger. Would bonding work? Veneers are not an option for this. Any advice would be great! Thank you!
September 29, 2015
Answer: Eliminating Black Triangle Between Front Teeth You have a beautiful smile, I can see why the smallest abnormality would be disappointing to you. There are basically three ways to fix this problem (that I know of): 1. veneers (porcelain or composite--porcelain being the far better option), 2. composite bonding, 3. reshape and move the teeth together.I agree with you, veneers would be overkill due to the fact that everything else about your own teeth is beautiful (shape, size, color, etc.). Composite bonding would be a quick and easy solution but would require lifetime maintenance. The third solution would be a bit more time consuming and probably more expensive than bonding but would require little to no future maintenance. The procedure is done by removing a slight amount of enamel from each of the two front teeth and then moving the two teeth together. The amount of tooth structure required to remove would not in any way harm the teeth and moving the teeth can be accomplished easily with clear aligners. Total treatment time would be 3-6 weeks with the clear aligners then retention as you are currently doing.Good luck!
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September 29, 2015
Answer: Eliminating Black Triangle Between Front Teeth You have a beautiful smile, I can see why the smallest abnormality would be disappointing to you. There are basically three ways to fix this problem (that I know of): 1. veneers (porcelain or composite--porcelain being the far better option), 2. composite bonding, 3. reshape and move the teeth together.I agree with you, veneers would be overkill due to the fact that everything else about your own teeth is beautiful (shape, size, color, etc.). Composite bonding would be a quick and easy solution but would require lifetime maintenance. The third solution would be a bit more time consuming and probably more expensive than bonding but would require little to no future maintenance. The procedure is done by removing a slight amount of enamel from each of the two front teeth and then moving the two teeth together. The amount of tooth structure required to remove would not in any way harm the teeth and moving the teeth can be accomplished easily with clear aligners. Total treatment time would be 3-6 weeks with the clear aligners then retention as you are currently doing.Good luck!
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September 29, 2015
Answer: Black triangle this has become a real dilemna of late in dentstry, especially with regard to implant denstistry. Your space looks to be very small, and so; easily fixed, but that's not always the case. It's a question of the volume of gum to fill the space, and the contour of the teeth on either side. These is no reliable way to add more gum in that area. I like to correct it with some very minor and exact orthodontics. Some slight stripping or interproximal reduction of the teeth and then orthodontic space closure will squeeze the papilla and cause it to fill the space.
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September 29, 2015
Answer: Black triangle this has become a real dilemna of late in dentstry, especially with regard to implant denstistry. Your space looks to be very small, and so; easily fixed, but that's not always the case. It's a question of the volume of gum to fill the space, and the contour of the teeth on either side. These is no reliable way to add more gum in that area. I like to correct it with some very minor and exact orthodontics. Some slight stripping or interproximal reduction of the teeth and then orthodontic space closure will squeeze the papilla and cause it to fill the space.
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