Im 16 and ive gaps in my bottom teeth would veneers suit me
Q. Hi im 16 years old and i have a gap in my tooth, the gap is more wide at the bottom of my tooth than it is at the front. Looking at my photos i have not had a gap in my tooth when i was younger but as i reached the age of about 12, i started to get a gap in my tooth. I have been looking at “veneers” on this website and i was wondering whether i can get them at this age or will my gap get better as i get older or is it better if i get braces, however i do not want to get braces unless i have to because mostly my teeth is straight, it is just the two front teeth. Can you please recommend to me which method i should take to get rid of my gap? Thanks
A. This is quite a tricky one. Braces will be perfect for you to close that gap at the front. This will be the safest and least invasive form of treatment. There are options available on the market that work quickly and are more discreet than they used to be. I need to stress that you will need some form of retainer after the teeth have been moved as they may drift back again otherwise.
Alternatively, veneers can be made to give the illusion of the teeth meeting. The only concern that I have is that it may make your 2 front teeth appear too wide. It may be an option for you to consider having 4 teeth veneered instaed to make it look more even. At you age though, braces is the best option- as having veneers will mean ‘preparing’ the teeth to fit the veneers on. This means drilling healthy teeth. Hope this makes sense and good luck. Discuss things with your family and see what they think.
Alternatively, veneers can be made to give the illusion of the teeth meeting. The only concern that I have is that it may make your 2 front teeth appear too wide. It may be an option for you to consider having 4 teeth veneered instaed to make it look more even. At you age though, braces is the best option- as having veneers will mean ‘preparing’ the teeth to fit the veneers on. This means drilling healthy teeth. Hope this makes sense and good luck. Discuss things with your family and see what they think.
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