When you look at any person, their face with a smile is the first thing observed by you easily. Your smile looks better when you have nice teeth alignment and whiter teeth. However, if you have a gap in teeth then it distorts the smile taking away all the charm from it. A third person can easily find the gap between the teeth even if the spacing is smaller.
The spacing between the teeth may be due to any of the reasons, it is important to close the gap in teeth to improve the smile. It was difficult in earlier days to deal with teeth gap problems. Now, many of the treatments have come up for filling gaps between teeth. It is important to understand the reasons behind the teeth gap problem.
Why does it become important to fix the gap between teeth?
Apart from looking better, there are other reasons too for filling gaps between teeth. As mentioned earlier, the primary reason to fill the gap is for making your smile better. Also, the gap between teeth is a ground for the food particles to accumulate that further starts the decay of the tooth.
It becomes very difficult to brush and clean in the complex areas where the gap is there between the teeth. In case, if the neighboring teeth fall, the other tooth starts spreading in the gaps. It increases the possibility of widening the teeth gap more. So, to avoid any such problems it becomes important to close the gap in teeth. It will help to achieve better oral health overall.
How to close the gap in teeth?
There are some techniques through which the teeth gap can be fixed in an easier way. Depending on the complexity and the available options, you can choose any of the methods.
Here are 5 simple ways to fix the gap between teeth:
1. Porcelain Veneers
Veneers are used to cover the front side of the teeth generally. They are bonded chemically to make the teeth straight and align the teeth in the proper shape. It improves the teeth color to look whiter.
The shell is made properly to suit the color, shape, length, and size of the teeth. Porcelains are resistant to stains and prevent the teeth from getting decayed. The material of the porcelain veneers resembles the same as that of the natural teeth.
2. Dental Bonding
Dental Bonding is one of the quicker ways to solve the problem of gap teeth. Here, there is no need to remove the enamel layer of the tooth. The material used here can cause a discoloration of the tooth and lead to stains on it.
The resin used here fills the gap between teeth. Here, the resin can also be removed when needed. It is important to take proper care of the resin, as it has the possibility of chip or stain. A person needs to take proper care after getting the dental bonding treatment.
3. Teeth bands
A teeth band treatment is one of the natural ways for closing the gap between teeth. This treatment does not involve more costly when compared with the other treatment options. The band is put on the teeth where there is the gap between two teeth.
The band must be put for at least 12 hours daily or more if recommended. It will exert appropriate pressure on both the teeth to move in the desired position and fix the teeth gap.
4. Retainers
Retainers are one of the easiest and cost-effective ways of treatment for gap teeth. The retainers are mostly made of plastic and they need to be wearing on the teeth where the gap is present. Here, the teeth are shifted to the desired position to fill the gap between teeth.
There are multiple choices for the type of retainers to use. Some of the common options include Clear aligners, Hawley retainers, Fixed retainers, etc. You can use any of the retainers for the treatment.
5. Braces treatment
Braces treatments are one of the most effective ways for the treatment of teeth gap problems. Here, a proper assessment of the teeth position is made and then the proper treatment is done.
The Orthodontist does the treatment using all their expertise. Proper pressure is applied to the desired teeth to move them in a specific direction. Depending on the complexity, the duration is then given to the patient to put up the braces. Among other treatment methods, braces treatment has given maximum desired results.
So, these are some of the ways to close the gap in teeth. While going for the treatment, it is important to examine the position of the gap teeth properly.
Never compromise on the problem of the gap between teeth, an early treatment can fix this problem properly. You can improve the smile on your face by fixing the gap teeth problem. Take your step quickly for treating gap teeth problems to get new confidence.
Expert's Opinions
Dr. Jena Shah Dental Director of Sabka dentist says "Many people are looking to fill gaps between teeth naturally at home. Many dental experts can guide some of the ways for dental treatment in a natural way. In case if the result is not gained then the person must visit a dental expert. It is always better to get the dental expert advice ultimately."
Dr. Jena after graduating as a Dental Surgeon in 2007 she started working under a well known private practitioner as an associate Dentist. After one and a half years of experience in private clinic she joined a reputed trust Total Dental Care in january 2010 and continues her work with us till the time it got converted into a large dental chain SABKA DENTIST.
Dr.Jena is associated with SABKADENTIST from the time of its inception. Initially she worked as an associate Dentist and was promoted to the post of Dental Director in August 2011. Initially she was given a responsibility of handling many operations of the clinic. Her hard work paid off when she was ultimately given the charge of Audit and Compliance of all clinics of SABKADENTIST across 5 cities. Her solitary goal is to put the company on the peak through stringent Audit and Compliance.
