Would dental bonding or Invisalign help close my gap? (Photo)

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I’ve had this gap my entire life but recently decided enough is enough and I want to get it fixed! I would be happy to close the gap completely or just mostly, as I know my gap is large and the process might be demanding… I’m not sure if dental bonding could work? I’m hoping for a fast/cheap procedure, which is why I was banking on bonding. I’ve never had braces or a retainer, since the rest of my teeth have alway been fine where they are.

Nirav Patel, MDS, PhD · Answer

I will not recommend bonding for space closure, because the space is big, front two teeth will look big and bulky after bonding. 
Best option is space closure by orthodontic treatment [braces/aligners]. 
Midline spacing is common in high labial frenum cases, so frenectomy is a must once treatment is over, otherwise, space will reopen.

Santiago Lopez, DDS · Answer

For a more predictable and natural results, in your case, I think it would be better to close the gap with orthodontic treatment (Invisalign), because if you were to close the gap by adding composite to your teeth, they would look very weird, out of proportion and the results won't be natural-looking results. Invisalign can move your teeth predictably and once you finish treatment, the only thing that you would need is to wear retainers so teeth cannot move back.

Ajay Kashi, DDS · Answer

Depending on what other conditions are present (for example if you have a high frenum which is the band of tissue going from the top to bottom of your inner lip), you might need to have this removed before initiating Invisalign. Bonding would work very well also; however, be informed that it will change the shape and size of your teeth and it has to be done artistically so that it looks natural compared to the other adjacent and opposing teeth. Dental veneers are also an excellent option if you are a candidate which can be determined after an exam.Dr. Ajay Kashi

Onur Uguz, DDS - Account Suspended · Answer

Thanks for the question.
The space between teeth can be eliminated in various ways. Dental bonding and invisible aligners can be utilized to achieve the goal. While physical examination and x-ray give much more info about which one to choose, usually in such cases, if the gap is relatively large using both of the treatments would give the best solution.
At the beginning of the zirconium crown treatment, usually dentist determine a color depending on the other teeth and sometimes ask the patient. Therefore, the other teeth can be cleanen and bleached, or the current zirconium crowns can be replaced with a color matching the other teeth. 
All indications given are estimated and can be changed after the physical examination and x-ray.

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