When we talk about transforming smiles, it is not always about major malocclusions or lengthy treatment. Sometimes it all starts with a small gap… that makes our patients deeply self-conscious. That is how this case came to us.
The problem: a diastema between the two central incisors
Our patient came to Clínica Peydro because she had spent years feeling uncomfortable about the visible gap between her two upper central teeth (a diastema). Although it caused her no functional problems, it directly affected her self-esteem and the way she smiled.
She told us that she always avoided photographs taken from the front, that she did not show her teeth when she laughed and that she had even developed the habit of covering her mouth when speaking. Small gestures that end up shaping everyday life.
The plan: clear aligners, the most discreet (and effective) solution
After studying the case in depth, Dr. Diego Peydro designed a tailored treatment plan with clear aligners. No veneers or any additional esthetic procedure were needed.
Why clear aligners? Because as well as being discreet, they allow very precise, gentle, controlled movements. Perfect for closing gaps like this one naturally and without compromising the balance of the bite.
The treatment step by step
- Duration: around 12 months
- Regular check-ups: to make sure the gap closed gradually and stably
- Pain-free and without disrupting her daily life: the patient was able to carry on with her routine barely noticing she was wearing an appliance
The result: a balanced, harmonious smile with no gaps
The diastema is gone and, with it, the self-consciousness that came with it.
Best of all: her smile is still her own, but better aligned, more harmonious and more confident.
At the end of the treatment, the patient said something that stayed with us: “I did not realize how much this little detail was holding me back until it was gone.”
