I Have a Gap in My Teeth — Can Veneers Help?

Is that little (or not-so-little) gap between your front teeth causing you to hide your smile? At Dental Blvd, you’ll find a full-service dental practice that offers a range of cosmetic dental solutions. 

In this post, Shant Terteryan, DDS, explores how veneers work, whether they’re the right treatment for closing your gap, and how they fit into the broader suite of services offered by our practice in Mission Hills, California.

What are veneers?

Veneers are thin shells (typically porcelain or composite) that Dr. Terteryan bonds to the front of your teeth to improve their appearance. If you’re self-conscious about a gap (also called a diastema), veneers are a great cosmetic option to close it, reshape the edges of your teeth, and give them a more uniform overall appearance.

These are just a few of the many advantages veneers provide:

• Can be shaped to close the space between your teeth and maintain a natural look
• Provide a quick cosmetic fix compared to some orthodontic approaches
• Allow you to adjust color and contour, not just gap-width

Whether veneers are the best route depends on your specific dental health and goals. This is where a full evaluation at our office comes in.

When are veneers a good choice? 

You’ll want to ask yourself a few key questions: Do your teeth and gums otherwise look healthy? Is your gap purely cosmetic (rather than caused by gum disease, tooth loss, or shifting)? Are you okay with maintaining veneers for the long term?

If your answer to these questions is yes, veneers may be a very attractive choice. But if your gap has deeper causes, such as misalignment, missing teeth, or structural issues, you might explore some of our other services:

• Orthodontics, including braces and Invisalign® (for adjusting tooth positions)
• Dental implants or bridges (for missing teeth)
• Crowns, fillings, and root canals (for restoring damaged or compromised teeth)
• Teeth whitening (to optimize your overall smile)

Your veneer consultation with our skilled team might lead you into one of these broader treatment paths, or a combination.

What to expect during your veneer consultation and treatment

When you visit Dental Blvd for a veneer consultation, you'll go through a few key steps. To begin, we complete a comprehensive dental exam and digital imaging to evaluate your teeth, gums, and jaw.

We also discuss your smile goals — how you’d like the gap addressed, your preferred color and shape, and how you want your overall smile to look. And we review your full treatment plan, including whether veneers alone will suffice or if orthodontic, implant, or restorative work is also needed.

After you choose a treatment plan, we begin by gently removing a small amount of enamel and taking impressions of your teeth. These impressions are used to create your custom veneers, which are then carefully fitted and bonded during your final appointment.

Because we focus on preventive dentistry as well as restorative and cosmetic care, you’ll get full support for both your smile aesthetics and long-term oral health.

Maintenance and long-term care

Once your veneers are in place and the gap is closed, you’ll want to keep your smile looking great for years to come. Even though veneers are durable, they’re not forever, so you’ll have access to:

• Routine professional cleanings to keep your gums healthy
• Regular exams and digital imaging to monitor your veneers and surrounding teeth
• Teeth whitening to touch up your natural teeth
• Any needed restorative work to protect your neighboring teeth

Closing a gap with veneers doesn’t just satisfy your cosmetic goal; it also contributes to your overall smile confidence and oral health.

Schedule a consultation and let our knowledgeable team tailor a plan that closes your gap and supports the long-term health and beauty of your smile. Contact our office today at 818-830-2828 or use our online scheduling feature to book your appointment.