{"id":878,"date":"2019-01-12T19:32:46","date_gmt":"2019-01-13T00:32:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/?p=878"},"modified":"2019-01-12T19:32:48","modified_gmt":"2019-01-13T00:32:48","slug":"cosmetic-dentist-reverse-gap-closure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/cosmetic-dentist-reverse-gap-closure\/","title":{"rendered":"Will I be able to find a cosmetic dentist to reverse my gap closure?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>I visited a cosmetic dentist to have a gap closed. I lived with the gap for 40 years but finally decided to close it because it looked like it was becoming larger. The dentist recommended 6 dental crowns. He seemed like he knew what he was doing. \u00a0I\u2019m sorry that I wasn\u2019t told that closing the gap would change my speech and that I would have to practice pronouncing certain words to make them clear. Also, it might be a coincidence, but I\u2019m now having neck and jaw pain. My dentist claims it just takes time to get used to my teeth without a gap between them. I received the crowns in November. Is this a long-term adjustment? I\u2019m certainly not asking him to do anymore work on my teeth, but is it possible to have the crowns removed from my center front teeth so I can just live with the gap and be able to speak clearly again? Thanks. Austin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Austin,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is likely that the dental crowns you received from the cosmetic dentist are the cause of your speech problems and your neck and jaw pain. True cosmetic dentists close gaps with dental crowns and their patients have no speech issues or neck and jaw pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before we continue with an explanation of a possible cause\nof your discomfort, let us explain what we meant by a \u201ctrue cosmetic dentist.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is True\nCosmetic Dentistry?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cosmetic dentistry involves enhancing the appearance of teeth. Any dentist can claim to be able to repair or fix your teeth\u2014any dentist can claim to be a cosmetic dentist. But <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/Cosmetic-dentist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">a true cosmetic dentist has several qualifications<\/a>, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Extensive post-graduate\n     training in cosmetic dentistry<\/li><li>Artistic inclination<\/li><li>Participates in on-going\n     training for cosmetic dentistry to stay current with the latest tools and\n     techniques needed to give you a natural-looking smile<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A small amount of cosmetic dentists in the United States are\nso passionate about producing beautiful results that they set the goal of\nbecoming accredited by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.\nAccreditation attests to a dentist\u2019s clinical skill and artistic ability,\nbecause it includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A written exam<\/li><li>An oral exam by the      American Board of Cosmetic Dentistry<\/li><li>Completing,  extensively documenting, and submitting five patient cases that demonstrate a broad range of cosmetic dentistry work<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s Causing\nYour Discomfort?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although Dr. Szarek would need to examine your teeth, crowns, and bite, it seems that your cosmetic dentist opened your bite too far. Crowns that are too thick or too long can prevent your lips from closing together naturally. If your crowns are too thick, your bite\u2014or the way your teeth fit together\u2014could be misaligned and jaw and neck pain can result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can Your Gap\nClosure Be Reversed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We realize that you\u2019re disappointed and frustrated. When a patient receives dental crowns, his or her natural teeth are prepared\u2014significantly shaved down\u2014to ensure the dental crowns fit over the teeth. The tooth reduction cannot be reversed. Unfortunately, you won\u2019t be able to have your natural teeth as they were before. If the issue cannot be corrected with your existing crowns, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/porcelain-crowns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">you will need new crowns<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s Next?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll need a consultation and a second opinion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Before you schedule a consultation, try to find an accredited cosmetic dentist. If you can\u2019t find an accredited dentist, select a cosmetic dentist who has extensive training, beyond dental school, in occlusion\/bite and cosmetic dentistry. Look on the dentist\u2019s website for information on his or her education, training, and credentials.<\/li><li>Schedule a consultation; it will likely last 10-15 minutes. Some patients decide to schedule consultations with two different cosmetic dentists so they can compare options, costs, office environments, the dentist\u2019s interaction with them, and whatever is important to the patient to have a positive experience.<\/li><li>During the consultation, ask to see before-and-after photos of the work the dentist has completed on multiple patients whose gaps were closed with dental crowns.<\/li><li>If you\u2019re pleased with your interaction with the dentist, you can schedule an appointment for an examination to determine the cause of the issues you\u2019re experiencing.<\/li><li>After an examination, and possibly digital x-rays, the dentist will explain the source of the problem, as well as your treatment options.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<p>The before-and-after photos below show how cosmetic dentistry with dental crowns can beautiful close gaps between teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"170\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/cosmetic-dentist-crowns-before.jpg\" alt=\"Before cosmetic dentristry close-up photo of lips and worn and discolored teeth that have a gap between the front center teeth.\" data-id=\"887\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/cosmetic-dentist-crowns-before\/\" class=\"wp-image-887\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/cosmetic-dentist-crowns-before.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/cosmetic-dentist-crowns-before-300x128-1.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption>BEFORE<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"170\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/cosmetic-dentist-crowns-after-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"890\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=890\" class=\"wp-image-890\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/cosmetic-dentist-crowns-after-1.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/cosmetic-dentist-crowns-after-1-300x128-1.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption>AFTER<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This post is sponsored by Dr. Michael Szarek. Dr. Szarek is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/MeetDrSzarek\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">located in Lowell, MA and is accredited by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I visited a cosmetic dentist to have a gap closed. I lived with the gap for 40 years but finally decided to close it because it looked like it was becoming larger. The dentist recommended 6 dental crowns. 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