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Close Gaps in Teeth
Author: S. Wilson

Do you have a gap in between your teeth? Don’t let the gap ruin your smile. There is a new method to close your gap at home called teeth effect bands. Teeth effects work by applying pressure on teeth until they shift closer together.

If you have a gap in your teeth or multiple gaps in your teeth then you can wear Teeth Effect Bands. You simply take one band out of its package. Grasp it with your index finger and thumb of each hand and stretch it out. Slide the band around the outside of the teeth with the gap between them. Since the band is stretched it will apply tension and draw them toward each other

An advantage of Teeth Effects is its unnoticeable appearance. The system uses a series of clear, removable Bands. Another factor contributing to its popularity is that you can remove Teeth Effect Bands when you eat, drink, brush and floss your teeth. Plus, you will save hundreds of dollars by not going to the dentist.

Close Multiple Gaps in Teeth

For multiple gaps place one band around your front two teeth. After a few days or when you feel comfortable wearing it on your front teeth add one, two, or three more bands depending on how many gaps you have. So if you have three gaps between your teeth you will be wearing three bands, one around each gap.

The teeth will be sore for a few days until they get used to the bands, just like when a wire is changed and the braces adjusted. The soreness in your teeth goes away in just a few days. You should wear the bands during the day and night once the discomfort is gone. As long as the teeth effect band is stretched out it will be pulling on your teeth.

Other Options

Orthodontics (Braces):
Small brackets are bonded to the front of the teeth, then wires of varying size connect the brackets to provide the leverage to move the teeth and close the gap(s).

Bonding:
Bonding is a three-step procedure. First, the front of the teeth are treated with a mild acid. Next, the plastic bonding material, which has a consistency of bread dough, is placed and sculpted to the desired shape. Finally, the material is hardened with a high-intensity light.

Porcelain Veneers:
Porcelain veneers provide for a natural-looking solution to a broad range of cosmetic problems. These veneers are thin shells of porcelain (approximately the same thickness as fake fingernails) that are typically bonded to the front and tops of the teeth. Because they are thin, light can shine through them and they take on the natural color of the underlying tooth structure. To accommodate their installation, only a minimal amount of tooth structure requires being removed.

Crowns:
Crowns are made of porcelain, porcelain and metal, or metal only. They are best used in cases where teeth are broken down and need structural support and protection. Crowns may also be an appropriate solution if gaps are extremely wide. If your teeth are intact and you simply want to close spaces, your best choices are bonding, veneers, or orthodontics.

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