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I need to fill the gap between my two front teeth. must i just go to the dentist?

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Dr. Jerry Brown answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

Diastema Treatment: Good day; Except for rare functional instances, only reason to lessen or close space is an aesthetic one. Easily closed with adhesive dentistry and various composite materials and not extremely expensive.

Dr Hegab agreed

Answered 2/4/2019

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