Cost to Fix Black Triangles?

Black triangles are the little space between two teeth at the gum line which may simply be due to the shape of your teeth. If your teeth taper towards the root but are wider at the biting surface, you may have black triangles. They may also be a symptom of an underlying condition such as gum recession or bone loss. Fortunately, there are a number of ways to fix black triangles and improve the health and appearance of your smile.

How are black triangles fixed and how much does it cost?

Composite Bonding: Dental bonding is a great option for patients that need to close up black triangles between teeth by adding a little material to the surfaces on each tooth. The cost of bonding will vary depending on the location and size of the triangles being treated. No tooth structure is lost, the material is bonded directly onto the tooth. You may expect to pay between $100 and $300 per site.

Porcelain Veneers: For black triangles between front teeth that are significantly large, porcelain veneers can be placed to change the shape of your teeth and close the space. Porcelain is significantly stronger than composite and does not stain. Porcelain is more expensive than composite material but it lasts much longer and is much more durable. Porcelain veneers cost between $500 and $2500 per tooth. Veneers are considered a permanent restoration since a little tooth structure is removed.

Orthodontic Treatment: Orthodontic treatment is another way to close up black triangles but it can also be the cause of black triangles! When crowded and overlapping teeth become properly aligned, black triangles can appear. If you had orthodontic treatment and then noticed the development of black triangles, ortho refinement might solve your problem! Your doctor can use interproximal reduction to remove a small amount of tooth surface between teeth, thereby allowing refinement treatment to pull your teeth even closer together and close up any black triangles. Clear aligner therapy typically runs between $2500 and $6000.

Hyaluronic Acid Injections: Depending on the cause of your gum recession and black triangles, dermal fillers may be a great option for you! The only drawback to this treatment is that you will need to return every six months or so for another injection to maintain your results. The cost of a full syringe averages between $500 and $1000 but your doctor may only charge $100 or so per injection.

Gum Graft: Gum graft surgery can run between $600 and $1200 per tooth, depending on the severity of the recession and the location of the tooth being treated. Donor tissue is more expensive than tissue harvested from the patient’s own mouth and if gum contouring is required as well, the overall cost of gum graft surgery can be up to $3000 per tooth.

Black triangles are an easy fix and shouldn’t impede you from having a smile you love! If you have black triangles that bother you, speak with your dentist to first see why you have black triangles and to then determine a treatment that will suit your needs best.

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