There are many people who have gaps in their teeth and consider it not necessary to fill them however there are several reasons apart from the aesthetic appearance why you should consider having treatment to fill the gaps.,
* Difficulty Chewing – When there are excessive gaps between adjacent teeth, food tends to slip into these spaces. Because of this, food is much more likely to be trapped for long periods of time, risking infections, gum problems and cavities.
*Speech Problems – You’ve probably noticed that gaps in your teeth (particularly your two front teeth) can cause a change in your voice. This is because air passes between these gaps, resulting in “whistling sounds’ which may be disturbing.
* Spitting – Another problem with having gap is the occasional spitting which occurs during speech. The reason behind this is that saliva flows through these gaps, causing you to spit whenever you speak
* It May Get Worse – Probably the worst thing about having a diastema is that, over time, it may get worse. Your teeth will shift as you get older, and having spaces between teeth makes them much more likely to move in unpredictable ways, and faster.
There are corrective options available to anyone with gaps including orthodentic or cosmetic treatments such as cosmetic bonding, veneers and crowns.
1. Braces & İnvisalign (Orthodenti)
2. Composite bonding Tooth colored fillings materials are used to close the gaps effectively. It’s a single sitting appointment, safe & effective. It may stain in the future & is not the best longterm most durable option.
This technique can be used to fill gaps caused by:
- misaligned or undersized teeth.
- gum recession following gum/periodontal disease.
- naturally occurring gaps can be closed (sometimes present between front teeth)
- over-brushing can cause gum recession and gaps, which again can be corrected with this technique.
No tooth tissue removal is required which preserves the strength of your natural teeth. The composite filing material is simply bonded onto your teeth & shaped for a natural & pleasing appearance disadvantages include discolouration over time & lack of durability.
3. Porcelain veneers – The most preferred treatment, very thin shells made of porcelain are attached to the front surfaces of your teeth in such a way that the gaps are filled. Depending on the specifics of your smile, bonding or veneers may be the preferred option. Either way, the results are immediate. These are a 2 stage procedure completed over 4-7 days.
4. Cowns İn cases where veneers or bonding are not suitable, we may recommend attaching crowns over the front teeth to correct the gaps. These are a 2 stage procedure completed over 4-7 days.
İf you have a gap between your teeth (a diastema), and are considering treatment we can tell you which options are most suitable for your situation, and what you can expect in terms of time and cost.
