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How can I close my braces gap faster?
Braces can not only make your teeth straight, but they can also affect the shape of your face by expanding the arch of your teeth for a wider, more attractive grin.
Gaps between teeth can be functionally problematic, and braces are frequently the most effective approach to narrow gaps between teeth. Other options are also available.
If you have a diastema, you will need braces. Diastema is known as a gap between two teeth, usually the top front teeth, but it can be any two teeth. Teeth gaps can occur for a variety of causes. Gaps between teeth are frequent in youngsters with baby teeth, but as the larger adult teeth emerge, the space between them often disappears.
Treatment Options for Gaps in Orthodontics
Traditional braces, Invisalign, and other dental solutions are among the orthodontic treatments available for narrowing gaps between teeth:
- Elastic Chain Braces: Braces work by pulling teeth into place using brackets, wire, and elastic chains. Teeth can be shifted closer together, and gaps can be repaired with a chain of small elastic bands. The colorful elastic chain is worn over the brackets that secure the teeth.
Using elastic chains, gaps can be closed in as short as six weeks to six months.
- Invisalign: For some individuals with gaps, Invisalign is an option, but not for others. Much of it is determined by the gap size. Small gaps can be corrected with clear plastic aligners, but if the gap is too great, aligners may not be enough to pull the teeth together, and the patient will need braces. To bridge a big gap, some people may use a combination of Invisalign aligners, bonding, or veneers.
Compared to other malocclusion types, closing gaps between teeth is a relatively uncomplicated orthodontic case.
Make an appointment with your doctor right away if you require additional help and guidance.
Schedule your appointment with a dentist today and get the treatment on time!
