A diastema is a gap between any two teeth and can form anywhere in the mouth, but is most noticeable between the two upper front teeth. Both adults and children can develop diastema. Fortunately for children, gaps may disappear once their permanent teeth grow in. Diastema can be small, barely noticeable or larger which can make some people uncomfortable with their smile. If you are self-conscious about or want to rid your smile of a diastema, the cosmetic dentists at Excellence in Dentistry in Fort Lauderdale have several treatment options to help you achieve your best smile!
What are my options to get rid of my diastema?
- Clear Braces. Clear braces, such as Invisalign and ClearCorrect, is a great solution to close a gap between your teeth. Your dentist in Fort Lauderdale uses a series of clear aligners that are custom made in a laboratory to gently move your teeth into their ideal position. Unlike traditional metal braces, clear braces are made out of clear medical-grade plastic that is nearly invisible when you wear them. Another benefit of clear braces is that they are removable so you can remove your aligners to brush your teeth or when you eat. Clear braces requires a number of visits to your dentist during the months you have been prescribed orthodontic treatment.
- Dental Bonding. Your cosmetic dentist in Fort Lauderdale may use a tooth-colored moldable plastic resin material to eliminate your gap. During the bonding procedure, called "bonding" because the material bonds to the tooth, the resin material is applied to your tooth, sculpted into shape (we told you dentists were artists), cured with a high intensity natural light, and finally polished. Your dentist creates a sculpted form that blends perfectly with your natural teeth to give you a perfect smile. Dental bonding is done in your dental office in just one visit.
- Porcelain Veneers. Your cosmetic dentist may use porcelain veneers to cover the gap between your teeth. Veneers are thin coverings that are custom-made in a laboratory and permanently affixed to the front of your teeth. One of the best things about veneers is that they are incredibly durable. When the thin porcelain veneers are bonded to your teeth, the materials becomes as strong as your natural teeth. Dental veneers usually involve two visits to your dentist. At the first your dentist will prep your teeth and send your case to the laboratory. At your second visit, your dentist will affix your custom-made veneers to your teeth giving you a brand new smile.
- Dental Crowns. Your dentist in Fort Lauderdale may use dental crowns to eliminate your diastema. A dental crown, sometimes called a "cap," is permanently bonded to your tooth covering any imperfections and restoring the strength, size and function of your tooth. Similar to the veneer, the dental crown requires two visits to your dentist. At the first visit, your dentist will take an impression of the tooth and send it to the laboratory to have your custom dental crown made. At the second visit, your dental crown is permanently affixed to your tooth giving you a beautiful new smile!
If you are ready to eliminate the gaps between your teeth and achieve your best smile, select the best dentist in Fort Lauderdale for your cosmetic dentistry. Call Excellence in Dentistry in Fort Lauderdale at 954-928-1666 to schedule a consultation to discuss your goals and treatment options with Nancy Rotroff, DDS, MAGD or Gerard Wasselle, DMD. Our goal is to ensure you achieve the smile you deserve.
