Treatments for Gapped Teeth

The Best Treatments for Gapped Teeth & Diastema from £2503

Suffer from gaps between your teeth that make you feel self-conscious? Don’t worry, gapped teeth are among the easiest tooth conditions to treat – and you don’t just have to rely on traditional orthodontics that take months and months to close them either.

Key takeaways from gapped teeth treatment:

Can be treated without surgery or traditional orthodontics
Fixes can take as little as one hour to fix small gaps
Some treatments are carried out chairside in one appointment
Price to close gaps starts from as little as £250
Dental finance is available to close large and multiple gaps throughout your smile

You can explore all your options during a complimentary consultation at our clinic in Chester, or keep scrolling for an overview of what our cosmetic dentists typically recommend to close both large and small gaps.

The most popular treatment choices to close gaps for good

Below, we’ll walk you through the three most popular treatment options, their processes and their fees for treating gapped teeth.

Composite bonding

🏆Best for small gaps and minor imperfections

What is it? A composite resin material that’s applied to the tooth in layers to close gaps.
Size of gaps: Best suited for small to moderate gaps. Larger spaces may require alternative or combined treatments.
How long does it take? Takes one appointment with no follow-up with the material being sculpted chairside.
How long does it last? Results typically last 3-7 years. May require polishing, repairs, or replacement over time.
What it involves: Minimal to no tooth preparation, often with no drilling or anaesthetic. No lab work required.
What do results look like? Natural and subtle, especially for small corrections. For larger changes, results can be more noticeable.
How much does it cost? From £250 per tooth (varies depending on complexity and number of teeth).
Is it available on finance? Available for multiple large gaps and for treatment exceeding £1,500.

Book a consultation at our Chester clinic or explore bonding in more detail.

Dental veneers

🏆Best for multiple gaps or uneven teeth

What is it? Either sculpted directly onto the tooth (composite) or a handmade porcelain shell that’s bonded to the tooth.
Size of gaps: Gaps between 1-3mm (sometimes larger).
How long does it take? Same-day treatment for composite, up to three weeks with porcelain.
How long does it last? Results typically last 3-7 years for composite and 15-20 years for porcelain.
What it involves: Minimal to no tooth preparation with composite and light enamel reduction for porcelain.
What do results look like? Natural and aesthetic, but can also be more uniform and enhanced depending on the desired outcome.
How much does it cost? From £250 per tooth for composite and from £850 for porcelain.
Is it available on finance? Available for treating multiple teeth, with treatment costing upwards of £1,500.

Book a consultation at our Chester clinic or explore composite veneers or porcelain in more detail.

Invisalign

🏆Best for closing gaps and correcting alignment properly

What is it? A series of clear, removable aligners you wear for up to 22 hours per day.
Size of gaps: Effective at closing small to moderate gaps up to 6mm per arch.
How long does it take? Depends on complexity. Treatment typically takes between 7 weeks and 6 months.
How long does it last? Results are long-lasting with continued retainer use.
What it involves: Wearing clear aligners daily, changing them every 1–2 weeks, and wearing retainers nightly after treatment to maintain results.
What do results look like? Very natural, as teeth are physically moved into the correct position rather than reshaped.
How much does it cost? From £1,500 per arch.
Is it available on finance? Available on 0% finance and 36-month finance (10.9% APR).