{"id":50,"date":"2012-06-12T05:42:09","date_gmt":"2012-06-12T11:42:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.myoklahomacitydentist.com\/blog\/?p=50"},"modified":"2012-06-12T05:42:09","modified_gmt":"2012-06-12T11:42:09","slug":"solution-for-large-gaps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myoklahomacitydentist.com\/blog\/2012\/06\/12\/solution-for-large-gaps\/","title":{"rendered":"Solution for large gaps"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I have a very large gap between my front teeth, about 8mm. My dentist said he could use bonding to bring the gaps together. I&#8217;m worried that will make my teeth look too big. Is there another solution besides braces. I&#8217;m too old for braces.<\/p>\n<p>Jennifer K. from Alabama<\/p>\n<p>Jennifer,<\/p>\n<p>I wish I knew what dentist told you to get dental bonding for this problem, because that is a very bad idea. Your instincts are right. 8mm is enough to fit an entire new tooth. That would not look natural at all. Really, I think the best solution for you would be to get <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myoklahomacitydentist.com\/invisalign.html\">Invisalign<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike traditional braces, no one can see that your wearing Invisalign. Plus they are much more comfortable. You wear them all the time, but can take them out to eat and brush your teeth.<\/p>\n<p>This blog is brought to you by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myoklahomacitydentist.com\/\">Oklahoma City Dentist<\/a> Dr. Don Swearingen.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I have a very large gap between my front teeth, about 8mm. My dentist said he could use bonding to bring the gaps together. I&#8217;m worried that will make my teeth look too big. Is there another solution besides braces. I&#8217;m too old for braces. 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