Cost to Fix Black Triangles?
Black triangles are the little space between two teeth at the gum line. This may be a result of the shape of your teeth, if they 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 aesthetics of your smile.
Here, we will review different treatment options for black triangles and their associated costs.
Cost of Treating Black Triangles
Composite Bonding
Dental bonding is a great option for patients that need to close up black triangles between teeth. The fee for bonding will vary depending on the location and size of the triangles being treated. You may expect to pay between $100 and $300 per site.
Porcelain Veneers
If you have black triangles between front teeth that are significantly large, you may consider having porcelain veneers placed to change the shape of your teeth and close the space. Porcelain is significantly stronger than composite and is not susceptible to staining. Porcelain does cost more than composite material but it lasts so much longer and is much more durable. Porcelain veneers cost between $500 and $2500 per tooth. Veneers are considered a permanent restoration whereas composite bonding can be removed without losing tooth structure.
Orthodontic Treatment
Orthodontic treatment is another way to close up black triangles and improve your smile. It can also be the cause of black triangles when crowded and overlapping teeth become properly aligned, black triangles can appear. If you are of the latter category that had orthodontic treatment and then saw the development of black triangles, ortho refinement might solve your problem! Your doctor can use interproximal reduction to decrease the tooth surface between teeth thereby allowing refinement treatment to pull your teeth even closer together and close up black triangles. Clear aligner therapy typically runs between $2500 and $6000.
Hyaluronic Acid Injections
Gum rejuvenation is another way to fill the area between the gums and teeth and eliminate black triangles. 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
The cost of gum graft surgery can run between $600 and $1200 per tooth. 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.
If you have black triangles affecting how you feel about your smile, speak with your dentist to see what treatment options are available and which might be best for you!