Cosmetic Dentistry Guide » gappy teeth

Can I get lumineers to cover gaps in my teeth?

admin — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 04:26:12 +0000

Q. Is it possible to get lumineers to cover a gap between two front teeth without the two front teeth looking large?,

A. No – they will always look large unless you have multiple veneers to distribute the excessive space amongst as many teeth as possible

Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD
Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
101 St Peters Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3EN
Web: www.avivacosmeticdentistry.co.uk Tel: 01727 854429

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Do I need my crown re-fitting?

admin — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 03:50:30 +0000

Q. I have recently had two crowns fitted next to each other. The one onmy lower right 7 is ok and the crown is flush to the tooth left underneath, The one on the 6 next to is has a small gap at the back between the tooth and the crown. Is this ok or do I need to have it refitted. My dentist said it is ok as long as you floss it.,

A. It needs to be closely monitored but if it’s key clean it should be ok

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG
Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 01245 268 494

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How much would it cost to have my front gap closed?

admin — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 03:31:22 +0000

Q. I would like to get my front gap closed, what is the best way? however, I am over 18 and I would like to know how much will it cost me. Thank you,

A. It could be a simple filling from £50 to a full brace £1500

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG
Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 01245 268 494

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Any treatment available for obvious gaps in teeth?

admin — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:20:37 +0000

Q. Hi Dr Solanki I unfortunately suffer from a lot of overcrowding and as such both of my top incisor teeth stick out . I waited and waited for my dentist to take action when I was younger but he kept on putting off orthodontic work as my milk teeth took so long to fall out. We eventually moved to a different area where we couldn’t get a dentist. As a result I never got the braces I desperately wanted. I am now at a stage where I have summoned up the courage to get braces, a process which I know will be costly as I am now in my mid twenties. I still have a milk top right canine tooth and am wondering if this will have to be removed prior to braces being fitted? If so, will I have to wait until a new tooth grows in before braces can be fitted? The thought of wearing braces as an adult fills me with dread but the prospect of having a gap prior to braces is even worse. Is there any way this obvious gap could be covered up? Many thanks in advance for your help.,

A. Hi there, as you still have the upper canine baby tooth present, then it is unlikely that it will come through at your age. The permanent tooth may not have formed when you were younger or it may have drifted to another area. A panoral xray will show this in detail and confirm wether you have this tooth or not. You will need to know this before any treatment is done- as it will determine what options you have. If the baby tooth comes out, then you will be left with a gap. Braces these days tend to work relatively quickly in comparison to what they used to be like. You need to discuss all of your options with the dentist. I hope this has helped and well done for plucking up the courage. Don’t foregt that wearing braces when you are an adult isn’t such a bad thing. THere are many orthodontic applinaces that are very discreet. Good luck

Dr Kailesh Solanki
Kissdental – UK Practice of the Year 2007
157 Woodsend Road, Flixton, Manchester, M41 8GN.
2 New Street, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2QS 13
Stanley Street, Manchester, M8 8SH
Web: www.kissdental.co.uk Tel: 0161 748 5250

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Are there any solutions available for the gaps in my teeth?

admin — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 01:51:38 +0000

Q. hi, hope u can help me. i had a brace removed a couple of years ago, didnt wear my retainer as much as i should have and have wide gaps come in the top of my teeth at the sides, im really embarrassed about it and tend not to smile if i can help it, would i be able to get them sorted or have i left it to late, please reply and let me know. thankyou,

A. You can retreat most cases with invisalign or clearstep but you will need to retain. The alternative would be veneers like Lumineers. StJohns Dental practice in Birmingham is 1 minute from New Street station. We offer a free initial consultation for cosmetic cases. Call Amy on 0121 643 0610 for details or follow the weblink from CDG. Rob

Dr Rob Tennet
St Johns Dental Practice
18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ
Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk Tel: 0121 643 0610

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Any advice on cosmetic dentists?

admin — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 01:43:16 +0000

Q. Hi, I have a query, I have 3 gaps between my teeth (front, upper teeth). I wanted to get dental bonding/composite to fill in the gaps. The cosmetic dentist I am hoping to do the job is not listed on this site. I just wanted to know how I can best tell if someone has the skills to perform the procedure. Are there any dentists I should be worried about? I know its a bit odd of an odd question, but I would apreciate any help you could give. Thanks,

A. Hi there. If he is an experienced cosmetic dentist then he will be more than qualified to carry out the treatment. There are several skill levels required for such treatment- and there are also many materials that are bad/good quality. If you have any doubts, then perhaps ask to see some before/after pictures of similar cases- as a good cosmetic dentist keeps these records on his profile. The only thing that you should consider is a more long term option. Perhaps porcelain veneers would be a better option for you. Porcelain – provided that a good technician has made them, can look great. They will not stain over time like composite bonding- and are less likely to fracture/chip. Just a thought. You need to consider all your options and be 100% sure that this treatment is right for you. Alternatively, you could opt to have braces to close the gaps.

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Would implants be best option to replace gapped teeth?

admin — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:03:19 +0000

Q. I had a large gap between my two front teeth and my eye teeth are missing. I had two braces – the first one didn’t work at all – they sprung back before the retainer could be fitted and after the second one I had a wire put on to the back of them to keep them together. But the side teeth moved to create two gaps either side and the front ones began to cross. I then opted for four crowns to fill the gaps but in order to do this they are so big I look awful – like a horse and have no confidence. And I STILL have a gap in the front as even the crowns couldn’t stop them moving apart. I cannot see the way forward: If I have smaller crowns it won’t fill the gaps. Would implants work – can they only be placed where the teeth were before so would still have to be big? I’m 27 and have spent all my life dreading opening my mouth to talk to people or smile. What, if anything can be done? Thanks,

A. It sounds as though you are in real need of good cosmetic dentistry. If your gap keeps opening up it will be caused by your bite and the shape of the back of the crowns. You may need your teeth splinted together to stop the gaps opening up. You definitely sound as though you need your bite and gum health carefully assessed to diagnose why your teeth keep separating. I would love to help you – please contact my surgery for a free consultation.

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Is it normal to get gaps in teeth during braces?

admin — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 03:51:19 +0000

Q. Hi, ive had fixed braces for 4months now because i have a 11mm overbite and a gap between my 2 front teeth. I was just wondering how long it would take for just the gap to dissappear, its about 2mm. Also, i had my 4th tooth from the front on each side on the top row removed and now ive got gaps between all of my front teeth, except from my middle one which hasn’t changed and i wanted to know if this is normal and if they will move back and what will happen to the two gaps where my teeth got removed. Thanks so much.,

A. I cannot answer this question because it all depends on the treatment plan that has been prescribed

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What treatment can close up gapped teeth?

admin — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 03:34:11 +0000

Q. I am 29 years old. I had braces when I was 16 years old, and because I didn’t wear my retainer, it didn’t close the gap permanently. I gap is between my upper two front teeth. Will I just went to see a Invisiline doctor the other day, and he said I need to wear a permanent retainer in the back of my two font teeth, I need the spaces created (he will create them) in my bottom row teeth (because my jaw pops, when I open it, and finally I must wear retainers forever, Is this typical, ie. having spaces created in my bottom teeth so that the upper front teeth will close? My bottom teeth are perfect, I am just worried about having them cut into,

A. I think it is a good idea to get a second opinion. There may be other options to wearing retainers for the rest of your life. We give free Invisalign consulations and I will be able to check your jaw problems for you.Justin Glaisterwww.umbrellasmiles.com

Dr Justin Glaister
Umbrella
11 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF
Web: www.umbrellasmiles.com Tel: 020 7612 9810

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I perfer keeping my teeth gap would that be possible?

admin — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 04:50:45 +0000

Q. Hi, I would like to make a gap in the middle of my upper front teeth. I know many people prefer to close it, but i just like the look of it Would that be possible? & how would you secure it once its there? Many thanks

A. It depends on the starting shape of your teeth , a standard orthodontic retainer worn at night should retain the gap once its there.Rob

Dr Rob Tennet
St Johns Dental Practice
18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ
Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk Tel: 0121 643 0610

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