{"id":882,"date":"2019-04-12T15:09:52","date_gmt":"2019-04-12T19:09:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.regiondental.com\/blog\/?p=882"},"modified":"2019-04-12T15:09:54","modified_gmt":"2019-04-12T19:09:54","slug":"solution-tooth-gap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.regiondental.com\/blog\/solution-tooth-gap\/","title":{"rendered":"Solution For My Tooth Gap"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>I have a huge tooth gap. It&#8217;s about 8mm in width. I don&#8217;t want braces. I&#8217;m too old for that. One dentist suggested snap on smile. Another suggested porcelain veneers. Which is better?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Carl<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dear Carl,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;m very glad you wrote. I think we can prevent you from some serious disappointments here. First, I&#8217;ll go over the options you&#8217;ve been given, then I&#8217;ll make an alternate suggestion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Snap-On Smile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/www.regiondental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/snap-on-smile-image-1024x334.jpg\" alt=\"image of snap-on smile\" class=\"wp-image-883\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.regiondental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/snap-on-smile-image-1024x334.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.regiondental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/snap-on-smile-image-300x98.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.regiondental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/snap-on-smile-image-768x251.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.regiondental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/snap-on-smile-image.jpg 1633w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This will cover the gap you are concerned about. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.regiondental.com\/tulsa-snap-on-smile\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Snap-on Smile (opens in a new tab)\">Snap-on Smile<\/a> is a decent way of improving the look of your smile. However, I want to manage your expectations. These snap over your teeth, which some patients find make their teeth look bulky. They&#8217;re not meant to be permanent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Usually, when well cared for, they&#8217;ll last a few years. You can eat with them, but will have to take them out afterward to rinse them off as well as brush and floss your natural teeth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Porcelain Veneers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is considered the top of the line smile makeover. Bear in mind it is expensive and requires someone with expertise. Your case, especially, would require one of the best cosmetic dentists in the country. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The reason for that is the size of the gap between your teeth. It&#8217;s large enough where you could fit an entire tooth there. It will have to be handled by someone at the top of their field. That will come with an additional price tag. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The pluses for this is it will look much nicer than snap-on smile and is considered a permanent solution. The veneers are bonded directly to your teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Invisalign: A Better Solution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.regiondental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/invisalign-insert.jpg\" alt=\"Two images: one of a woman placing her Invisalign aligner. The other, she's smling with it in.\" class=\"wp-image-689\" width=\"379\" height=\"424\"\/><figcaption><g class=\"gr_ gr_3 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace\" id=\"3\" data-gr-id=\"3\">Invisalgin<\/g> is comfortable and Invisible<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>There is another permanent solution which won&#8217;t cost you a fortune. I know you said you didn&#8217;t want braces. When most adults think of braces, those horrible middle-school years come back to mind with a mouth full of metal wires and brackets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><g class=\"gr_ gr_6 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace\" id=\"6\" data-gr-id=\"6\">Fortnately<\/g>, there have been many advancements in orthodontics. W<a href=\"https:\/\/www.regiondental.com\/tulsa-invisalign\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"e now have Invisalign. (opens in a new tab)\">e now have Invisalign.<\/a>  These are clear aligners which straighten your teeth without anyone knowing. They&#8217;re truly invisible, even at a conversational distance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This can naturally close your tooth gap, giving you the smile you want. It has a side benefit too. The aligners can double as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.regiondental.com\/tulsa-teeth-whitening\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"teeth whitening (opens in a new tab)\">teeth whitening<\/a> trays. So, if whitening is somethng you&#8217;re interested in, it&#8217;s like getting a two for one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This blog is brought to you by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.regiondental.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Tulsa Dentist (opens in a new tab)\">Tulsa Dentist<\/a> Dr. Ryan Noah.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I have a huge tooth gap. It&#8217;s about 8mm in width. I don&#8217;t want braces. I&#8217;m too old for that. One dentist suggested snap on smile. Another suggested porcelain veneers. Which is better? Carl Dear Carl, I&#8217;m very glad you wrote. I think we can prevent you from some serious disappointments here. 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