Why do we recommend bonding over lab porcelain for front tooth gaps?
Cost and preservation. Porcelains need your outer enamel pared back with burs. Composite works in reverse: we just rebuild what broke. We divide the gap space equally across both central incisors to ensure perfect facial symmetry. I clean the inner edges, dab on bonding glue, mould a tiny blob of resin against your tooth, click the cure light for twenty seconds, and buff it silky smooth.
Looking after your repaired edge:
Never snap sellotape using your teeth, keep clear of ice cubes, and use soft bristles. Anyone who clenches their jaw at night should definitely grab an occlusal guard to save the patch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does closing a front tooth gap require numbing injections?
No needle required. Enamel has no nerve fibres inside, so you sit back comfortably without injections.
Q: Will closing the front gap make my teeth look too wide?
No, we carefully balance tooth height-to-width proportions so your smile looks natural and balanced.
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