It’s common to have gaps between teeth. When they are larger than normal, however, that would be a troubling issue. Nowadays there are various methods available for the closure of dental gaps, including veneers, crowns and braces. Most people may not clearly know their difference, making it harder to choose when seeking treatment. 

    Veneers refer to wafer-thin shells designed to bond over tooth surface. It requires to abrade a thin layer of tooth enamel upfront in order to hold a veneer in place. Similarly, crown restorations also require enamel abrasion. Like a cap, crowns are worn to restore the contour of teeth and cover the gaps. 

    As for braces, it’s designed to move and realign teeth. There are different types of braces, such as traditional metal wired braces, porcelain-bracket braces, lingual and invisible braces. All of them can serve to close diastema. 

    Some may wonder which method is better. According to dentists from AKJ Dental Hospital, there is no definite good or bad. Each technique has its own advantages and disadvantages. In terms of dental work, the fittest way would be the best one. First of all, you have a take a thorough check-up to get a confirmed diagnosis of your dental condition. Generally speaking, braces which require no abrasion, will be more recommended than veneers or crowns, for the consideration of dental health in the long run. 

    In general, it takes about 12 to 18 months to complete an orthodontic service, several visits involved. Its cost varies widely depending on what kind of braces you choose, ranging from ten thousand to dozens of thousand yuan. When it comes to crown restoration, the procedure can be done within about two weeks, including two visits to your dentist. Its price varies as well according to the material of the inner crown. A porcelain fused to metal restoration may cost several thousand yuan, while an all-ceramic one will be more expensive.  Relevant article: Diastema

    Whether to choose braces or crowns for restoration is up to you. It would be advisable to seek the dental work from a professional dental hospital. Your dentist is supposed to develop a customized treatment plan based on the exam result. And you can finally choose the way that fit you well after weighing their pros and cons respectively.

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