How can I fix gaps between my teeth?

Gaps between teeth (diastema) have different causes: teeth that are small for the jaw, incomplete orthodontics or relapse after braces, a strong lip frenum between the front teeth, gum disease that lets teeth drift apart, or a missing tooth. Knowing the cause matters because a gap caused by gum disease, for example, can widen if it is closed cosmetically without treating the disease. Read more on our gaps between teeth page.

If the teeth are small and the gap is minor, it can often be closed by adding material with no or very little preparation, either with composite bonding, which is quicker and cheaper but may stain over time, or with porcelain veneers, which last longer and keep their colour. If teeth are badly positioned or there are several large gaps, orthodontics is usually the more correct solution, because closing them with veneers alone makes teeth look unnaturally wide. Some cases combine orthodontics first and veneers after.

At Celebrity Smile Center in Duhok, Dr. Khalid Saeed examines gums, bone, tooth position and bite, then uses digital design and a mock-up so you can see the expected result before starting. He often suggests distributing the space across several teeth rather than widening just two, so the smile stays balanced and natural. If veneers are chosen, they are designed with Dr. Khalid and made at Creative Art Dental Lab in Dubai.

Some people like their gap as part of their character, and that is a personal choice. If it bothers you, send a clear front photo of your smile to Dr. Khalid, and browse similar cases in the Creative Arts smile gallery in Dubai.

• Small gap, small teeth: bonding or veneers
• Large gaps or poor position: usually orthodontics
• Missing tooth: implant or bridge
• Gum disease is treated before closing any gap
• A mock-up shows the result before starting
• Spreading the space over several teeth looks more natural