Close the gap between your front teeth — bonding, aligners or veneers.
There is more than one way to treat a diastema, and the right one depends on your bite as well as the look you want. We will set out the choices honestly at your consultation.
Send us your details and we'll be in touch — usually within one working day.
Diastemas can be caused by a mismatch between jaw size and tooth size, an oversized labial frenum (the strip of skin between your lip and gums), or habits like thumb-sucking or tongue-thrusting in childhood. Gum disease can also cause teeth to shift and create new gaps.
Gaps in baby teeth are completely normal — most close on their own as adult teeth come through.
Composite bonding applies tooth-coloured resin directly to your teeth in a single visit — affordable and immediate. Porcelain veneers are slim, custom-made shells bonded to the front of your teeth — they look more natural and last longer, but cost more and require some preparation of the tooth surface. We'll talk through the pros and cons at your consultation.
Your treatment journey
We assess the gap and discuss the treatment options most suited to you.
We agree the approach — bonding, veneers or orthodontic treatment — with a clear quote.
Bonding can often be completed in one visit; orthodontics and veneers take longer.
Where appropriate, retainers prevent the gap from re-opening.
Your questions, answered
Ready when you are
Book a friendly, no-pressure consultation or request a callback — whichever feels easier. We'll take it from there.
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