Is there any way i can close the gap in my teeth without braces?

i have a gap in my front two teeth that is not that big or anything but it is still kind of bothering. i want braces and i have dental insurance but i dont want to waste money on braces if there is a way to close the gap without them.

Is there any way i can close the gap in my teeth without braces?
those night time mouth peices, i know someone who has one but it will take alot longer than braces will.


braces arnt so bad after the first week or 2
Reply:Always carry around a bag of those mini marshmallows. If you see someone you like coming toward you, stick one of the marshmallows in the gap.
Reply:See a cosmetic dentist. One who does a wide range of repairing teeth. Not a regular dentist... u want the latest greatest dentist or dental surgeon working on your teeth. There r veneers that cover your teeth and make a mouth appear perfect. Do some research, ck credentials, and get pricing. Then go to the one who is the best.
Reply:i don´t know how expensive these are, but here´s an option:


porcelain veneers:


"Porcelain veneers are ultra-thin shells of ceramic material, which are bonded to the front of teeth. This procedure requires little or no anesthesia, and can be the ideal choice for improving the appearance of the front teeth. Porcelain veneers are placed to mask discolorations, to brighten teeth, and to improve a smile. Highly resistant to permanent staining from coffee, tea, or even cigarette smoking, the wafer-thin porcelain veneers can achieve a tenacious bond to the tooth, resulting in an esthetically pleasing naturalness that is unsurpassed by other restorative options.





Patients with gaps between their front teeth or teeth that are chipped or worn may consider porcelain veneers. Generally, veneers will last for many years, and the technique has shown remarkable longevity when properly performed.





However, read this:


To prepare the teeth for the porcelain veneers, the teeth are lightly buffed to allow for the small added thickness of the veneer. Usually, about a half a millimeter of the tooth is removed, which may require a local anesthetic. At this appointment, a mold is taken of the teeth, which is sent to the laboratory for the fabrication of the veneers. This can take about one to two weeks. If the teeth are too unsightly a temporary veneer can be placed, at an additional cost.





Hope this helps!
Reply:An option other than veneers (which are a permanent commitment) is bonding. You can "try on" bonding and see if you really want to get rid of the gap. I had my front teeth bonded before getting veneers and loved it. To bond your teeth temporarily, the dentist roughened up my tooth with a sandpaper disc and then put composite in the space. Composite is the white colored filling they put in cavities. He told me if I was lucky it would last about a week. At the time it cost me about $150.00 (I had a pretty large gap)‚ and it lasted me about 3 weeks because I was very careful. It turned out my front teeth looked too big with just 2 of them bonded so I got 4 veneers. Try it you could like it.
Reply:The best thing would be porcelain veneers, you pay more at first but it is better. You can have bonding which is composite to build up teeth, composite is the tooth colored material, but they stain and need to be touched up and redone every couple of years, they are a fraction of the price, but long term you are better off with porcelain veneers
Reply:insert a toothpick between the two teeth and snap it off. Then take some liquid paper to touch up the color of the tooth pick. Voila!