Gaps Between Teeth
Closing a gap with bonding, veneers or tooth movement — and when one approach makes more sense than another.
Treatment options
Ordered from the most conservative option upward. A dentist will tell you which apply to your case — this is a map of the territory, not a recommendation.
- 1Dental BondingTooth-coloured resin applied to repair a chip, close a small gap, or reshape a tooth.Priced per toothPartially covered
- 2Composite VeneersTooth-coloured resin shaped directly onto the teeth in one visit as a lower-cost, reversible alternative to porcelain.Priced per toothRarely covered
- 3Porcelain VeneersThin porcelain shells bonded to the front of teeth to change their shape, colour, and alignment.Priced per toothRarely covered
- 4InvisalignA series of custom clear aligners that move teeth gradually, changed on a schedule set by the provider.Priced for the full treatmentPartially covered
- 5Other Clear AlignersNon-Invisalign aligner systems, including in-office and lab-made brands offered by many practices.Priced for the full treatmentPartially covered
- 6Traditional BracesMetal brackets and wires bonded to the teeth and adjusted over time.Priced for the full treatmentPartially covered
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