• Can you close a gap without braces?

I am a 24 year old male. I want to know if I can close a gap without braces?

14 Answers

  • Dentist | General Practice
  • Silver Spring, Maryland

Yes, depending on how large the gap is between. Minimal gaps can be closed with cosmetic veneer or crown.

  • Dentist | General Practice
  • MOUNT PLEASANT, PA

There are several additional ways to do so: with composite bonding, crowns, veneers. But it has to be evaluated by a dentist in-person what kind of the options are suitable in your case. Many different factors can affect the diagnosis and treatment options. It is always recommended to seek in-person dental examination and advice.

  • Dentist
  • Pocatello, Idaho

Crowns can be used to close the gap between teeth when braces is contraindicated.

  • Dentist
  • Hyde Park, NY

It depends where the gap is and how much. First need a clinical evaluation.

  • Dentist | General Practice
  • Mission Viejo, California

Yes! There are a few ways of doing this: Invisalign, with two little fillings between the teeth that match your teeth, and with veneers!

  • Dentist
  • Chicago, Illinois

Yes you can. We have several options for closing gap. some are immediate /same day results. Others require a few appointments

  • Orthodontist
  • Broadmeadow, NSW

Ask your dentist to go through restorative/cosmetic composite resin and porcelain veneer options.

  • Orthodontist
  • Saint Petersburg, Largo, FL

I think you are wondering about a space between your upper front teeth, called a diastema. It can be closed with clear aligners as well as braces, but in order to keep the space closed, you will need a fixed bonded retainer.

  • Dentist
  • Brea, California

Braces or clear aligner are the best way to close spaces. If it is a space just in the front and you want to look at other options, then sometimes direct composites or indirect restorations can be a good option. It does depend on a lot of other factors though. Your dentist would be able to check and guide you to the best option.

With gratitude,

Sheena Bhatia, DDS

  • Dentist
  • Alexander City, AL

In adults, this is where Invisible Aligners work well such as Invisalign, Clear Correct and others that are professionally done. Do not use the do-it-yourself ones on TV. There have been some problems of trying to treat yourself and not having professional evaluation with X-rays. The health of not only the teeth but the gum tissue and the boney support is extremely important to have a professional exam. Use an orthodontist, not a general dentist. Orthodontists have much more training.

William E. Harrell, Jr, DMD, C.DSM

  • Dentist
  • Toronto, Ontario

Yes, you can.

  • Orthodontist | Orthodontist
  • Fort Wayne, IN

Yes! Clear aligners can close many gaps, and some gaps can be closed with even less expensive wire retainers. See a board certified orthodontist at americanboardortho.com (locator tab) to find the best credentialed orthodontist in your area!

Dr. Eric Dellinger

  • Dentist | General Practice
  • VENTURA, CA

Unfortunately no. However, you have other options then braces alone. You may be a candidate for clear aligners. Go to a dentist for an evaluation.

  • Orthodontist
  • FORT LEE, NJ

Hello.
Depending on the size of the gap and your overall bite, it may be possible to close your gap with clear aligners, such as Invisalign.

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