Many people love their smile, gaps and all. Madonna immediately comes to mind. And there's Anna Pacquin, Brendan Fraser and 1980s supermodel Lauren Hutton. But these celebrities also had occasions when they wanted their smile to appear full and complete with no gaps.
So if you sometimes want a unbroken row of white teeth - but don't have the time or interest in permanently closing a gap between your teeth – I can help you out by creating a "special occasion smile."
A removable acrylic overlay is a device I can form from thin acrylic or plastic that will snap into place, cover the space between your teeth, and seamlessly blend in with adjacent teeth. This technique was commonly used before dental bonding was developed, particularly by models, actors. It's an inexpensive alternative that works particularly well if you are being photographed or have a special event coming up.
While the overlay looks attractive from a distance, you do need to keep in mind it is a temporary, short-term appliance with some downsides. The overlay is made of plastic and is kept as thin as possible, but it still adds a bit of bulk to your natural teeth. That same thinness makes it difficult to create a 100% natural look and makes the overlay susceptible to fracture. Overlays can also become discolored and eating with it can be difficult.
The positives are an inexpensive price and a great ability to hide spaces for special occasions. So if you'd like to have a special occasion smile – or if you'd like an easy way to see how you'd look without your gap – contact me and we'll discuss a removable acrylic overlay.
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