{"id":338,"date":"2014-07-30T17:12:44","date_gmt":"2014-07-30T21:12:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/?p=338"},"modified":"2014-07-30T17:12:44","modified_gmt":"2014-07-30T21:12:44","slug":"can-cosmetic-dentistry-fix-my-gap-or-do-i-need-braces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/can-cosmetic-dentistry-fix-my-gap-or-do-i-need-braces\/","title":{"rendered":"Can cosmetic dentistry fix my gap or do I need braces?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I\u2019ve had a gap between my front teeth as long as I can remember. It seems to be getting bigger though. I don\u2019t want to close it completely, because I\u2019ve had it so long that it\u2019s part of my smile now, but I do want to make it smaller. Can cosmetic dentistry make the gap smaller or do I have to get braces. &#8211; Naomi<\/p>\n<p>Naomi &#8211; Cosmetic dentistry can decrease the width of the gap between your teeth. The right treatment for you depends on the size of your gap, and the size of your teeth.<\/p>\n<p>In some cases, dental bonding that matches the color of your teeth can be used to close the gap a little. Porcelain veneers may be another option.<\/p>\n<p>Invisalign invisible braces can be worn for a short period to partially close your gap. After treatment with any type of braces, a retainer must be worn to keep your teeth from shifting back to their original position.<\/p>\n<p>Schedule an appointment with an experienced cosmetic dentist to discuss your options.<\/p>\n<p>This post is sponsored by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/Cosmetic-dentist\/\">Lowell accredited cosmetic dentist<\/a> Dr. Michael Szarek.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I\u2019ve had a gap between my front teeth as long as I can remember. It seems to be getting bigger though. 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