i have a gap between my front teeth . so veneers are better than crownings? which is less painful?

Answer 1

Your age will determine whether or not it is prudent to try to close the gap. If you are very young and your teeth have not grown in fully, there is still a chance that the gap might close on its own. If you bond, veneer or cap before it closes naturally, you will be guaranteeing that it never will.

If you are age-appropriate, I would be hard pressed to tell you veneers are better than crowns because it would depend on your "bite". If your lower front teeth contact heavily with your top front teeth, crowns might be the better option because the veneers would continue to fall off or chip. The same holds true if you clench and grind your teeth.

Another option is "bonding". It is much cheaper but it is also more susceptible to staining and chipping.

Neither veneers or crowns are painful. More tooth structure is removed when you choose crowns, that is why many people opt for veneers. To know for sure which route to take, you should consult with your dentist. What is best for one person is not necessarily the best for another.

Finally, if you are still young, you might want to find out if the reason you have a gap is because of fibrous tissue between the two front teeth. If it IS, then you can have the tissue easily removed and the two teeth will come together naturally! No crowns OR veneers required!!! Cool, eh!?

Answer 2

Without knowing how large a gap it is, or what your orthodontist has to say about it, we can't help you. BTW, many people live long, healthy lives with gaps in their teeth!