i have gap in my front teeth. im 17 and it bothers me now. should i get braces or veneers?
363173
You are still young, get braces b/c they will also aid in repelling any future perio dz and be easier to clean throughout your life.  Also, for veneers to be applied, tooth structure needs to be taken away and it also gives plaque a place to hide out at the gumline leading to perio disease. I had braces at 17...not as bad as it sounds just remember to wear your retainer at night always!!!
323136
I've had a customer of mine say that you can do the same as braces just by pushing on your teeth with your fingers, because that is all that the braces do. Of course if they are bad it will take some time. But if you are alone and watching tv or whatever, just try pushing gently on them. Maybe after a years time there might be an improvement.\n\nYou could always go see about getting braces. I know a lot of adults that gets them. Thre are payment plans to help.
217648
Use a monkey wrench...\n\nWell the same thing happend to me, and the sad news is that you have to go to your orthodontist, maybe theres no need for braces, maybe he can make a new retainer and fix them a little, however go and see him (her) cause maybe your teeth are going to move more.
23350
I had braces when I was a teenager. I am now 44, and my teeth have gone back to being more crooked over the years. I asked my dentist why, and he said they used to think 6 months to a year would be adequate, but have found that teeth will generally tend to go back to how they were unless you keep up the retainer. \n\nNow I wish I had worn it for many years, even at night or just a couple times a week. I feel like I should get braces again. Hindsight is 20/20...
121376
hey if it's straightening your teeth, then go for it. There are also other alternatives to metal braces. There are the clear brackets, and the Invisaline (i think that's how you spell it), the clear plastic things that fit over your teeth. Talk to an orthodontist, about all of your options.\nGood luck!
675176
YES!!! You should go see a dentist and get some braces for your teeth and cleaning will help.
499169
Yes if it is small, Say about a milimeter they can be bonded.  \nIf you have longer teeth then you may even go up to 1.5mm without it looking toooo funky.\nIf your teeth are short and healthy and your not a heavy grinder, you may be able to veneer them with porcelain.  \n\n\nBut what you really need to ask is why do you have it?\nWhat is your age, history of the gap, recent or developmental,  your habits that may be causing it, and so much more.  If you don't do a carefull history,  then if the gap is caused by something your doing then it may come back after you close it.  If your dentist just says yep I'll do with out thinking, be carefull.
18473
It might sound silly, but just forget about your braces!  If you walk into school tomorrow and instead of complaining about your braces or trying to hide them, just smile and talk with your friends and don't worry about them.  You will be surprised that most people will not even notice them.  And even if they do, enough other people have braces, they will get used to your slightly changed appearance in a couple of days.  \nDo see what your Ortho recommends for pain for the first few days - it will help you feel better and make it easier to talk and eat without pain.  Also take a toothbrush to school and brush your teeth after lunch so that you don't have unsightly food stuck in them.  This also has the added benefit of preventing white spots on your teeth when the braces are removed.\nRemember, it could be much worse, you could have had to have top and bottom braces or head gear or any of the other innumerable more obvious appliances.\nOn a personal note, I had braces (top & bottom, metal) from 6th grade until 12th grade and I can't remember anyone ever making a disparaging comment about them and they certainly didn't hurt my dating life!
809959
If you have doubts and fears about the procedure maybe you should get a second opinion about what are your best options.  I recently had a "bridge" put in for my front teeth.  One is a "five-unit" (5 teeth).  It looks completely natural and really good.  The crooked tooth you have could be cut down and covered by a bridge that also covers the nearby teeth.  I wish you luck!
897536
I went to see an orthodontist recently for the same problem after having had braces years ago. She told me I would need braces for a while to correct the problem. Apparently in some cases a retainer won't be enough to shift teeth back into place.
231918
I have this problem as well. I have decided to leave mine as they are because once I got out of grade school no one gave me a hard time about it. I think it adds to my personality as well. The wisdom teeth will NOT push your teeth together. Most likely what will happens is because of the gap in your front teeth, your wisdom teeth will not have enough room to come in and this can cause a lot of problems. Mine grew in almost completely compacted and I had to have them removed. With a lot of the suggestions given, your front teeth are going to look huge and possibly odd. Your best bet would probably be to go with the braces.
945386
i have a porcelain veneer.. i got it a few years ago and i havent had any problems with it.. the only disadvantage is the color might not match your teeth color exactly and they can chip if you hit them on something... just make sure that you go with a good denist\nGood luck
52028
Yes, But it depends on the problem, if you are trying to make spaces between your teeth come together, a retainer is a option, or porcelin vaneers bonded over you teeth will make them appear strait or close them together.
422199
Veneers are mostly for esthetic purposes and are costly.  Also, keep in mind that they have a tendency to pop off all the time.
1025012
i had the same thing my teeth were not that bad but i got them any ways. i didnt think that i need them but now that they are off my teeth look so straight!!! before they put your braces on the take picts and they get your teeth really clean. when they put them on they dont hurt but the next day they are pretty sore. good luck
488217
Simple. You can't. You need to see a dentist. If you DIY you can actually end up with a warped teeth, jaw problems, etc. Problems that will be even more costly than just braces.
969981
if it really bothers you so much you should consider getting braces . or just deal with it I'm sure you are a beautiful person inside and out it isn't all about looks all the time.