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Gaps in front teeth
Over the period I have noticed that the gaps in my front teeth has become quite visible. Please help.
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Do oral hygiene measures.
Consult dentist after lockdown
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Relax, this is not an emergency and gaps can be easily closed by various treatment modalities but it needs a thorough clinical examination by a dentist to figure out the cause of gaps and evaluate it's treatment so you can't do much at this time. You need to visit your dentist after lockdown ends.
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This usually happens, when some amount of growth of your lower jaw is still remaining. And when the lower jaw is growing forward, your lower won’t have enough space to go forward since It is restricted by your upper front teeth. In such scenario, It will try to push your upper front teeth more forward and create gaps over a period of time. In some cases, you may also notice your lower teeth getting placed irregularly either because of late lower jaw growth or your lower wisdom tooth eruption trying to push other teeth ahead of it. So, depending on your gaps, if it is less you would be adviced either for a removable brace or a tooth coloured build up. But, if the gaps are more you need to get braces/ clip on. Since, tooth build up would make your teeth look bigger than the actual size of the tooth. In braces if you are concerned about your looks, you can either go for invisible braces ( tooth coloured which blend with your teeth), invisible aligners ( series of removable mouth guards which fit closely on to your teeth) or lingual braces ( glued on to back of your teeth). If you are fine with braces being visible, you can go for metal braces. Hope, this was informative enough.
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They can be rx by:-
Composite build up
Veneering
Laminates
Capping
Ortho rx
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Go for opg xray if gums and bones are strong then orthodontic treatment can be done
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Visit orthodontist
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Do gum massage with gum paint
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If you have habit of pushing your teeth with your tongue continuously, this may happen.
Need orthodontic treatment for that.
Can be due to various more reasons.
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Pls approach me in chat box shall clarify your doubt.
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Dr. Joanne Braganza
Dental Surgeon
4 yrs exp
North Goa
Hi. This does happen to a lot of people who have either the habit of tongue thrusting or gum disease.
We need a picture of your teeth. And if possible also an X-ray for a correct diagnosis of the case.
However there's no need to worry.
We can fix it. Either with a filling material. If the gap isn't too much of with veeners or crowns. You could call me or chat with me for more information on the same. Ortho treatment may also be suggested but we have have to check other factors for that. There are invisible braces available now. Which will be a great option for you.
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after the lockdown end. I suggest you see a dentist n
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avoid thrusting your tongue. if u have the habit of doing that. maintain good oral health.
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Dr. Anish Kumar Lagisetti
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9 yrs exp
Kakinada
Gaps may be of various causes but good news is gaps in the teeth can be treated by clip treatment and various other cosmetic procedures
A thorough oral examination and x rays are needed to evaluate and proceed for the treatment.
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visit a dentist and get the treatment done.
as young age responds to the treatment faster .
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