Gaps between the teeth, also referred to clinically as diastema, are a common dental issue that can affect your front teeth or a full arch. Often regarded only as an aesthetic concern, gapped teeth can, in terms of orthodontics, affect your bite function and increase the risk of gum problems if they never closed on their own as you got older.
There are several ways you can close gaps between your teeth with quick cosmetic options, but they only hide the issue rather than address it permanently and only treat minor spaces. As specialist orthodontists, we know that it’s better to close the gaps by using orthodontic treatments to bring your smile into correct alignment and balance. Book a consultation for £95 at our orthodontic dental practice in Sussex to see how fast we can close your gaps.
The right treatment will depend on the size of the gaps between the teeth and the number of teeth involved. The smaller your gaps, the faster we can close them—for example, we can use lightning-fast versions of Invisalign, like Express or Lite, that can straighten teeth in 7-12 weeks.
Clear aligner treatments like Invisalign can close mild to moderate gaps in as little as 3 months, especially if only a few teeth are involved. We also offer our own brand of clear aligners, Neyo Pro Align, which can also be used to correct gappy smiles.
For minor gaps, we can apply cosmetic treatments like composite bonding to close the spaces. However, composite bonding lasts only 5-7 years and needs to be renewed or replaced when it begins to chip or stain, making orthodontics a more permanent fix.
The total cost of your gapped teeth treatment will depend on the complexity of your case and the type of treatment Dr Woodhouse recommends.
*Using 24-month dental finance with a fixed 9.9% APR rate. 12 months interest-free available. Calculate your own rate.
During a £95 consultation, orthodontist Dr Neil Woodhouse will recommend the most appropriate treatments to realign your smile and close your gaps, in line with your goals, expected timelines and budget.
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