Spaces between Teeth

Spaces between teeth are most usually caused due to your genes. It is generally a disproportion between tooth size and jaw size which causes gaps between teeth. These spaces can cause an unsightly appearance and require correction. These spaces can be rectified by one of two options and both have their pros and cons.

Repositioning or Realigning teeth: This is the best way of correcting gaps between teeth and is done by putting on braces/wires on the teeth and slowly moving them into the correct position and thereby close the gaps. This treatment option takes time since the teeth can only be moved by a mm or so over a period of a few months. The result are discernable only after about 6 to 10 months or so. At times the braces may have to be worn for upto 18 months. The major advantage is when the teeth are healthy and of the proper shape there is no removal of tooth structure required or addition of a permanent artificial material to close the gaps. The crucial factor to be considered when selecting this option is that the results are best when the teeth are of the proper size, shape and color and are only placed incorrectly. Wiring only addresses the problem of position and cannot rectify unaesthetic situations arising out of shape, size and color.

Restoring tooth structure with Bonding: This is the other alternative to closing gaps. The advent of material technology has made this treatment option a highly predictable and effective alternative. The major advantage is that the treatment is generally completed within a day or two. You would probably have to spend an extended amount of time on the dental chair but the results would be immediately evident. Another mild downside is that the teeth may appear somewhat wider after the treatment is done.

These gaps are closed by using special composite material which is bonded onto the adjacent teeth and then slowly built up to approximate each other. In this way most spaces can be filled up to look very natural. One word of caution though. The bonded material may stain or chip slightly over a period of time. You should expect to have some repolishing or repair done over extended periods of time. Another major advantage is that the procedure is reversible and can be modified at any point of time. Of course, the treatment is also more economical than the first option of straightening the teeth with wires.
 

 
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