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Diastema issue

2018-06-04 18:54:45
I never had a teeth gap (between my front teeth). I am 37 year old now. I visited a dentist 2 years back just when the gap started to widen and I was advised to wear retainer to keep the teeth in position and gap wouldn't increase. Presently the gap started to increase though I have been wearing the retainer since last 2 years. How can I stop it? I don't want to go for temporary fix.. is that okay to wear braces and fix it?
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increasing spaces between the teeth could  be  with infections related to gingiva and bone surrounding teeth . consult periodontist to rule out periodontal infection. then consult orthodontist for correction of spaces . removable appliance can not give permanent solution for your complaint . rule out systemic diseases like diabetes and thyroid problems.

Answered2018-06-05 02:30:49

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The cause of the gap has to be ascertained first. If it is a bite issue then braces can correct it. Yes you can do braces at any age provided your gum condition is good. Get an OPG X-ray done and consult your dentist

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