If you have a gap between your two front teeth, you might not want to wear aligners that require retainers for the rest of your life. That is why so many patients ask us about using composite bonding to close a midline diastema in an afternoon.
In cosmetic dentistry, we call this midline diastema closure. We do not file down your teeth. You walk out after about sixty minutes with composite resin sculpted onto the inner sides of your two central incisors, meeting perfectly in the middle.
Key Clinical Summary
In our clinic at 3 Goldhawk Road in London and talking with people who travel down to see us from Manchester the main risk comes down to tongue thrusting.
A lot of people with a front gap press their tongue forward between the teeth when they swallow. Resting your tongue on the roof of your mouth relieves that outward nudge and protects the new central join.
Plaque also gathers very easily right at the central gumline. You have to thread floss right down into that crevice every single night, or tea and red wine will leave a dirty brown line right along the bond. An electric brush helps, but gentle flossing does the real work.
Beyond that, leave crusty baguettes to your side teeth. Don’t bite into tough meat skewers with your central teeth. A basic night splint will sort out any grinding while you sleep.
Whiten your real teeth a couple of weeks beforehand if you want a fresher overall look.
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The insights shared in our articles are meant to educate and inform, not to replace a face-to-face consultation. Every smile is unique, and a proper diagnosis can only be made by a qualified clinical professional. Please book an appointment with our team or consult your local dentist for advice tailored to your specific oral health needs.
