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If I have a large tooth gap. i measured it and it looks like it is a little over half a centimeter. if I wanted to treat that would it be better to do lumineers, dental\u00a0 bonding, or something else?<\/p>\n

Eric S.- Philadelphia<\/p>\n

Eric,<\/p>\n

Which treatment you use will depend in part about how you feel about your teeth in general. Are you happy with the shape and color of your teeth, but just want to fix the gap? Do you want to fix your gap and whiten? Or do you not like anything about your teeth and want a complete smile makeover? The only thing you mentioned that I would definitively say no to is the dental bonding<\/a>. It is just too large a gap for that to be an attractive solution.<\/p>\n

If you’re happy with your teeth and just want to fix the gap, then I would recommend Invisalign<\/a>. These will straighten your teeth in less than half the time of traditional braces. The best part is the aligners are invisible. Even at a conversational distance people will not be able to tell you are wearing them.\u00a0 It is also possible to do teeth whitening at the same time.<\/p>\n

However, if there are other things, such as the size and shape of your teeth, that you want to change, then you might want to consider porcelain veneers<\/a>. I know you mentioned Lumineers<\/a>. I don’t know if you are aware that they are just a brand of porcelain veneers. Most expert cosmetic dentists are not happy with the quality of their product. Let me give you a word of caution. A gap the size you mentioned is large enough to fit another tooth into. Because of this, if you choose any type of porcelain veneers you had really better make sure you are going to an expert cosmetic dentist. I wouldn’t go to anyone who wasn’t accredited (which is different from just a member) by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD). Only about the top 1% of dentists reach the level of accreditation. They’ll be able to handle a complicated case like yours.<\/p>\n

This blog is brought to you by Lafayette LA Dentist<\/a> Dr. Mike Malone.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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