Friday, May 21, 2010

I have gap in my front teeth. im 17 and it bothers me now. should i get braces or veneers?

my bite is fine. its just that i have space in my front teeth. braces could close them but its expensive and takes a long time. veneers would be instant but im afraid that it would look fake. what should i get?

I have gap in my front teeth. im 17 and it bothers me now. should i get braces or veneers?
You are still young, get braces b/c they will also aid in repelling any future perio dz and be easier to clean throughout your life. Also, for veneers to be applied, tooth structure needs to be taken away and it also gives plaque a place to hide out at the gumline leading to perio disease. I had braces at 17...not as bad as it sounds just remember to wear your retainer at night always!!!
Reply:If it were me I would try the invisalign braces. I've heard veneers can be uncomfortable at first and have a chance of breaking in the future. Sometimes a gap is cute...so make sure your not trading cuteness for vanity ;)
Reply:I think that the long term effects would be much better with braces. You probably haven't gotten all of your wisdom teeth, and if you get veneers, your wisdom teeth will get crowded, make your teeth crooked, and you will more than likely have problems. Wisdom teeth are painful if they don't grow in right. Another thing, It's a good possibility that when your wisdom teeth come in, they may just push your front teeth together. Good luck!
Reply:If you are a girl I think you should keep the gap because it is cute. Just look at Madonna.
Reply:Get he invisalign braces. That will fix it permamently. With veneers, they only last up to 10 years and cost around $1,000 to $1,500 per tooth.


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