Problem

Space, or gaps, between the teeth, known as diastemas.

Solution

There are three options for closing gaps: Bonding, Porcelain Veneers and Porcelain Crowns.

Porcelain Veneers

Ideal Candidate.  Someone with a large diastema,  multiple diastemas or someone unhappy with their teeth color.

Procedure.  A thin layer of your natural teeth is removed and a custom-made porcelain veneer is bonded onto the front and side surfaces of your teeth.  To close one diastema, usually two veneers are required. One on each side of the space. Example to the right is done with 6 porcelain veneers.

Time Commitment. 2 visits

Fees.  Range from $900 - $1600 per tooth

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Before Veneers

After Veneers

Porcelain Crowns

Ideal Candidate.  Someone with very large diastemas or existing crowns.

Procedure. Your existing crown(s) will be removed.  Or if you do not have an existing crown, your tooth will be reduced to accommodate a crown.  To close one diastema, usually two porcelain crowns are required - one on each side of the space. The crowns are then bonded or cemented into place to close the diastema.

Time Commitment. 2 - 3 visits.

Fees. Range from $900 - $1600 per tooth.

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Bonding 

Ideal candidate. Someone with small diastemas and natural teeth to attach the bonding material.

Procedure. Bonding material is placed on the in-between surfaces of the teeth to close the diastema. Bonding is tooth colored and is used in lower stress areas.

Time Commitment. 1 visit.

Fee. Range from $200 - $700 a tooth

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