Having a beautiful smile contributes a great deal to how you look overall. Your smile is a gesture of self-confidence and positivity. A smile can uplift your mood and enhance your overall health.

Many people don’t often smile because they are embarrassed about their teeth. If you have gapped teeth, you may fall into this category. However, there’s hope for you. Invisalign can help to fix your gapped teeth and give you a smile that will make you proud.

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What are gapped teeth, and why should you fix them?

Gapped teeth or diastema are teeth that have extra space between them. Some of the causes of gapped teeth include missing teeth, gum disease, bad habits like tongue thrusting or thumb sucking, crowded teeth, genetics, the structure of the mouth, and having small teeth.

While gapped teeth may not be life-threatening, it can result in the loss of self-confidence as many people with these teeth are unhappy with their appearances. People with gapped teeth are also at higher risk of developing gum disease as food can accumulate in the spaces between the teeth. You may experience the signs of root canal as a result of cavities that have formed between the teeth.

Correcting gapped teeth

Gapped teeth previously got fixed by applying veneers or bonding. However, Invisalign is emerging as a more effective treatment. The clear teeth aligners push the teeth together and into proper position. The time required for this varies depending on the complexity of the case and the results desired. However, the average treatment time is 8 to 12 weeks.

If you or a loved one has gapped teeth, consider using Invisalign to close the gap. Your smile will not only improve in appearance but be healthier too. It’s an affordable and long term solution for enhanced confidence.