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Gap in teeth
My child is 9 years old. His upper front teeth having gap. See the picture. How do solve this problem? Means gap filling
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There are various phases of tooth development. As per the picture and the age mentioned by you, your child is now in the ugly duckling stage which means that the gap between the upper front teeth now seen is normal and a good sign that the process is going on well.
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If the child is concerned for his esthetics and if there is a history of gaping between the teeth in your family, there is no harm in getting a OPG(Full mouth Xray done) and keep re visiting the Dentist who may provide with some dentofacial orthopedic treatment if there is a problem which is very beneficial at this age.
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Apart from the gap issue you might keep a check on other habits of your child to get a non interrupted tooth development.
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Wait and watch till 11 years
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This us called as ugly duckling stage. The gap will be closed after canines erupt.
If gaps dont close then visit dentist for orthodontic treatment at the age between 14-16.
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At 9 years when teeth are still erupting u don need to do anything just visit your dentist every 5-6 months for next one year and also get an opg that is full mouth x-ray done to see if there are any impacted teeth or in between two front teeth how is frenal attachment
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There are many reasons for which there can be a gap between the teeth and the treatment for it varies accordingly. You need to visit a dentist so that he/she finds out the underlying cause for the gap between the teeth.
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visit your dentist
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Two thjngs r thr,if it is bcz of labial frenum thn u have to consult doctor physically ,if not thn it ll correct by time bcz his age is 9 only and adjacent teeth ll come
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Visit to dental clinic physically for labial frenulum check
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Dr. Kirti Raina
Dentist
5 yrs exp
Jammu
Hie dear..don't worry this gap will fill after canine eruption which is between 11 to 12 years...if problem persist after canine eruption then consult orthodontist till then just chill ..
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Dr Niyati Devada
Dentist
5 yrs exp
Mumbai
He is still in his growing years and all his permanent teeth havenât erupted yet. This is a natural tendency in some kids. I would suggest to wait until another year sometimes the erupting permanent teeth use such spaces to erupt which closes them. In case even after a year or so the gap still remains we will evaluate him and the ultimate treatment would be braces.
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Wait for another year so that more permanent teeth are erupted in the mouth
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In case the child is disturbed with the gap we can treat just the gap for now and bind it with a retainer and then after all the permanent teeth erupt we can go for full fledged braces treatment.
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