ok so can the teeth gap (two upper front teeth) be closed by using retainers, but without getting braces (so just retainers) ??? and are there any other solutions for closing the gap? (that's not too expensive)?
and also how much would invisalign cost for fixing the gap?
2007-02-13 17:50:35 · 5 answers · asked by Jessica B 1 in Health ➔ Dental
THE GAP CAN BE CLOSED BY A RETAINER TYPE OF APPLIANCE. USUALLY THERE MAY BE SMALL SPRINGS PROTRUDING THAT HOOK AROUND THE TWO TEETH OR THE WIRE THAT GOES ACROSS THE FRONT TEETH IS ACTIVE I.E IT IS KINDA TIGHT OR WILL BE TIGHTENED. THIS WILL CLOSE THE GAP. THIS WORKS IN CASES WHERE THE GAP IS ABOUT 2-3 MM WIDE. IF WIDER WILL NEED PROPER FULL BRACES. INVISALIGN QUOTATION IS BEST OBTAINED FROM YOUR ORTHODONTIST. PRICES MAY VARY ACCORDING TO REGION. LAB COSTS ARE HIGH AND THUS TREATMENT MAY BE COSTLY.
2007-02-13 21:19:56 · answer #1 · answered by LX 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Retainers cannot pull a gap closed. They retain(ers) the current position of your teeth.
I have invisalign right now...as a college student I felt a little old to be in standard braces. They are incredibly expensive normally, but if the gap is minor enough (taking 6 months or less to fix) you can do something called "invisalign express" which is like 1/4th the price, even cheaper than normal braces. I signed up for this plan.
Ask your orthodontist if the express plan could work for your situation, good luck!
2007-02-13 18:01:37 · answer #2 · answered by last_texans_fan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd like to know the answer to this one. I had braces to close my gap, and then my retainer broke 5 years after I got them off - and now since I can't currently afford to buy a new one - my teeth are spacing a bit. Hopefully I could just get a new retainer that will close the gap back up!
2007-02-13 18:15:21 · answer #3 · answered by Just Wondering 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they can be closed whithout braces... and yes, there are less expensive ways to do so. Ask your dentist about the Trainer for Alignment, they cost about 300 dollars, but you have to be conscious enough to use it at least twelve hours a day (yes, it counts if you use it while you sleep, but you have to use it at least one hour during the day... let's say after lunch or as soon as you get home)
This trainer is Australian made, it really works and does on all of your teeth at the same time.
It's a good thing, try asking your dentist, if not, I may be able to guide you so you can get one.
Regards, Lifeguard.
2007-02-13 18:10:53 · answer #4 · answered by Lifeguard 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is done with some kind of bands, I don't know if it works, but is is very cheap, check it out:
http://www.teethgap.com/
2007-02-13 17:59:35 · answer #5 · answered by M1980 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋