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Can Wearing Braces Remove Gap Between Teeth?
dear doctor, Im Vikram...Age 30..from Chennai,TN,India. I have gap in teeth in both upper jaw and lower jaw. Upper jaw has gap between two teeth and lower jaw has gap between four teeth.can u please let me know if i wear braces whether these gap will be closed or please suggest me a alternative solution
Fri, 27 Jun 2014
Hello!Thank you for posting here.
Gaps between teeth can be reduced with braces.As you mentioned gaps only between two and four teeth, we can consider doing a composite restoration.
However, a clinical evaluation is necessary to assess if a composite filling can be done in your case.
Composite fillings give results in a day, your spaces are closed once you get the restoration done with in a few hours.Braces have disadvantage like metal fix on the teeth and take long time as much as few months to a year in your case.
Composite makes your teeth look large.However,this all can be evaluated in the clinical examination.I suggest you to see your dentist.
hope this helps.
Gaps between teeth can be reduced with braces.As you mentioned gaps only between two and four teeth, we can consider doing a composite restoration.
However, a clinical evaluation is necessary to assess if a composite filling can be done in your case.
Composite fillings give results in a day, your spaces are closed once you get the restoration done with in a few hours.Braces have disadvantage like metal fix on the teeth and take long time as much as few months to a year in your case.
Composite makes your teeth look large.However,this all can be evaluated in the clinical examination.I suggest you to see your dentist.
hope this helps.
I find this answer helpful
Hi,
Thanks for posting the query,
The gap in between your teeth can be safely reduced using an Orthodontic treatment.
I would suggest you to consult an Orthodontist get a checkup done take an OPG radiograph.
Based upon which the treatment can be planned.
Take care!
Thanks for posting the query,
The gap in between your teeth can be safely reduced using an Orthodontic treatment.
I would suggest you to consult an Orthodontist get a checkup done take an OPG radiograph.
Based upon which the treatment can be planned.
Take care!
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