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Is a top cosmetic dentist better than an orthodontist to close my gap?

Should I get a top cosmetic dentist or an orthodontist to close my gap a little? The gap is between my front teeth, but seems like it’s getting wider by the week. It’s like the gap that keeps on giving. I used to like it but as time goes on it’s beginning to look like I’m missing a tooth. If I could close the gap a little without completely getting rid of it, that would be great. It’s like a signature for my smile because it’s what I am my friends have gotten used to. What are my options for closing it? Is a top cosmetic dentist or an orthodontist better to reduce the space in the gap? Thanks. Lyla

Lyla – The space between your teeth can be closed with the assistance of a top cosmetic dentist or an orthodontist.

Options from a top cosmetic dentist for closing a gap

A top cosmetic dentist will give you a variety of options.

  • Dental bonding - Depending on the size of the gap, and how much space needs to be reduced, it’s possible that a skilled cosmetic dentist can reduce it with chairside dental bonding. It’s usually done right in the dental office in just one appointment. An artistic cosmetic bonding has a variety of colors of bonding to perfectly match the color and translucence of your natural teeth. The bonding won’t be noticeable at all.
  • Porcelain veneers – They can be used to close a larger gap. Accredited cosmetic dentists are skilled in matching veneers to your natural teeth. The gap reduction will look natural.
  • Orthodontic treatment - An orthodontist specializes in tooth and jaw alignment and can provide you with braces. But many cosmetic dentists also provide orthodontic treatment—particularly with Invisalign invisible braces.

Schedule an appointment for a consultation with at least two experienced cosmetic dentists. They will briefly examine your gap and let you know your options for reducing it in a way that looks completely natural and complements your smile.

This post is sponsored by Chatham, NJ accredited cosmetic dentist Dr. Allyson Hurley.

 

Can I get a smile like Meghan Markle’s from a top dentist?

I love Meghan Markle’s smile. I think she is gorgeous and I love her smile. I want a top dentist who can give me a smile exactly like Meghan Markle’s. My teeth are in pretty bad shape and I’ve been dying for a smile makeover but I really wasn’t sure how I want my teeth to look. The more I see Meghan in celebrity news, the more I want her smile. I want my teeth the same shape, width, length and color as Meghan’s. What do I need to do to find a top dentist who can get my teeth just right? How will I know if what the dentist claims to be able to do will really happen? I wish I could find out who Meghan’s dentist is and then that would be a safe pick. Where do I start? - Alycia

Alycia - So you want a Meghan Markle smile. It’s popular for people to try to achieve a celebrity smile. Whether you want a smile makeover that makes you look like a celebrity, or just a gorgeous smile that fits you, a top dentist who is also a skilled cosmetic dentist can help. If the current condition of your teeth presents a lot of challenges, we recommend that you schedule a consultation with an accredited cosmetic dentist.

Do Your Homework First

  • Find two or three accredited cosmetic dentists.
  • Ask friends and family for recommendations, and check online patient reviews.
  • Check each dentist’s website for his or her credentials.
  • Look for a smile gallery on the website to see before-and-after pictures of smile makeovers on each dentist’s patients.
  • Schedule a consultation with each top dentist.

How Will a Top Dentist Handle Your Request for a Smile Like Meghan Markle’s?

There aren’t many accredited cosmetic dentists in the country, but they are certainly top dentists and highly skilled artists. Your dentist will let you know what to expect when using cosmetic dentistry to imitate Meghan Markle’s teeth.

If an exact match is possible

A smile is a unique expression of a person. There are a lot of factors that will affect how the final results will look. A top dentist can give you a stunning smile, but whether or not it will look exactly like Meghan’s depends on a lot of things. Some of them include:

  • Your jawbone structure
  • Your face shape
  • Your gumline
  • The condition of your teeth
  • Your lips

The appearance of a smile is much more than the shape and color of your teeth.

What it will take

You mentioned that your teeth are in bad shape, but you didn’t provide any specifics.

  • Do you need orthodontic treatment?
  • Do you have any missing teeth that need to be replaced?
  • Are your teeth uneven?
  • Do any of your teeth need to be restored with porcelain veneers or porcelain crowns?

Of course, professional teeth whitening will give any smile a brilliant lift. A top dentist will let you know what it will take to give you a smile that’s just as amazing as Meghan Markle’s. A combination of different cosmetic dental treatments might be needed to get the look you want.

How you will look

A top dentist who has experience in cosmetic dentistry will be able to tell you and show you how your smile will look when it’s complete. If you need porcelain veneers to achieve the smile makeover, you’ll be able to try on temporary veneers so you know exactly what to expect.

Based on your personality and facial features, your accredited cosmetic dentist will let you know if the smile makeover you’re requesting will enhance your appearance or detract from it.

Be Specific and Realistic

Write down, or record in your mobile device, exactly what it is about Meghan’s smile that you love. Let your dentist know what you want people to see when you smile.

A top cosmetic dentist can give you celebrity smile, but do you really want it to look exactly like Meghan Markle’s smile? Your answer might still be Yes!, but listen closely to your dentist to understand how closely your smile makeover can mimic Meghan’s smile, and how Meghan’s smile will look on you. Understand what the limitations are based on your facial features, your natural teeth, and the cosmetic treatment you select.

Your Celebrity Smile Might Look Better Than Meghan’s

Keep in mind that you can have a beautiful smile that is uniquely yours. Who knows, if you find the right cosmetic dentist, it might even look better than Meghan’s.

This post is sponsored by Chatham, NJ cosmetic dentist and NJ Monthly Magazine top dentist Dr. Allyson Hurley. Check out her smile gallery.

Top dentist chipped my tooth

I went through a lot of trouble to find a top dentist for a smile makeover. So how in the world she ended up chipping one of my teeth I will never know. I had 3 old, old crowns that needed to be replaced and for some reason the dentist was having trouble getting one of the crowns off. The first 2 came off without a hitch. After 20 minutes of trying to get the other one off I felt a big yank and felt a metal tool hit one of my left incisors. The dentist said, “Uh oh.” Uh oh? I asked her what happened and she told me that one my teeth was a little chipped. She let me look at it in a mirror and she said she would touch it up right away with dental bonding. She did a decent job but I can see where she did the touch-up. I now have temporary crowns on the 3 teeth I went there for and I am afraid to see what the new ones will look like if she couldn’t get the bonding right. With the work already in progress, how can I switch dentists in the middle of treatment? What can I do about a top dentist who doesn’t seem to know what she is doing? Tad

Tad - Although any dentist can claim to be a top dentist, it doesn’t mean that he or she has the skill, training, and experience needed to give you a smile that looks great. It is also possible for any dentist to make a mistake.

A mistake doesn’t necessarily mean that your dentist doesn’t know what she is doing. But if you can look at your tooth in a mirror and see where the bonding meets your tooth, your dentist might not be experienced or talented in every aspect of cosmetic dentistry. It takes skill to manipulate dental bonding to match the color and translucence of your natural teeth.

As a suggestion, you can receive a second opinion from a skilled cosmetic dentist. He or she can examine the bonding on your chipped tooth and improve or replace it.

It sounds as if your dental crowns have been ordered already, so you might want to give your dentist a chance to complete the work. Otherwise, it might take some time and negotiation, along with additional expense to cancel the placement of crowns that have already been ordered from the lab. If the dental crown work is faulty, your new dentist might be able to help you negotiate a reasonable solution.

This post is sponsored by Chatham, NJ accredited cosmetic dentist Dr. Allyson Hurley.