Is bonding or braces more logical for the gap (diastema) between the front teeth?

There is only a 2.5 mm gap between my upper two front teeth, my other teeth are fine. Would it be better to wear braces or composite bonding done in 1 hour?

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Dilara Çelik

09.08.2026 12:00 TR

@Selin Yalçın in reply to:

Likewise, only my front two teeth were separated, I had bonding done and it was done in 45 minutes. They didn't even do any abrasion on my teeth, I've been using it for 3 years, zero problems.

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Uzm. Dt. Zeynep Bilgin Verified Medical Specialist (Ortodontist & Şeffaf Plak Uzmanı)

10.08.2026 06:40 TR

@Selin Yalçın in reply to:

If your bite, tooth size ratios and width of your lateral incisors are appropriate, non-invasive direct composite bonding is an excellent and economical option for diastema closure. However, if the teeth are already wide, bonding can make the teeth look even larger; In this case, closing the gap with transparent aligners gives a more aesthetically balanced result.

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