How To Get Teeth Align

Braces are dental devices that use pressure and control to gradually shift and straighten your teeth. Teeth that are misaligned or crowded, teeth that have large gaps between them, and jawlines that don't neatly close over each other are often treated with braces.

The 6 Ways to Straighten Your Teeth Without Braces

• Treating gum disease. ...

• Using an orthodontic treatment. ...

• Applying dental resin or veneers. ...

• Grafting tissue.

Gaps in the teeth can be closed with various treatments. The most common correction for gapped teeth is through the use of orthodontic braces. Other cosmetic treatments can be used to close minor gaps depending on the gap's location and why it's occurring.

The most common cause of gapped front teeth is a fraenum that sits lower than usual and keeps the two top front teeth apart. The fraenum inside the upper lip is a fold of skin that attaches the top lip to the upper gum. If you lift up your top lip, you should be able to feel it easily.

You're also much more likely to develop gum disease with gaps in your teeth. Food is more likely to get caught in the gaps, which promote the growth and spread of bacteria. With more bacteria in your mouth, the chances of decay, gingivitis, and periodontitis increase.

The most common treatments include:

Brushing and flossing more carefully. You might be able to fix your black gaps just by being a little more careful if you've been overdoing it with your dental hygiene. ...