I am 17 years old and have a diastema that bothers me a lot and somehow lowers my self-confidence, so I would like to know how I could correct it?
Dentist Tomaž Rotar answers:
Dear Sir/Madam!
Before you proceed, I would like to point out that a diastema strongly characterizes your smile, and after changing it you may find that the new appearance no longer seems acceptable to you. The condition can be changed in the following ways:
-the two central incisors are built up with composite material in the area of the gap. The result is functionally and aesthetically satisfactory, but not the most durable, because composites become discoloured over time or may even fracture. The procedure is reversible and not radical.
-fabrication of aesthetic veneers or even artificial crowns on the existing incisors. The result is functionally and aesthetically satisfactory and durable. The procedure is radical and irreversible because it requires grinding of hard dental tissues.
Have a nice day!