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How Can Gaps Between The Teeth Be Closed?

i have gaps inbetween all my top teeth that I would like to all be closed, my teeth need cleaning, I have a wisdom tooth coming through that is causing pain to my gums (have already had 2 wisdom teeth pulled in the past) and I also have an overbite that I would like to get rid of or pushed back abit. what would be the best option for this?
Thu, 22 Feb 2018
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Hi..
Thanks for the query..

As you have gaps between all your teeth and also you have overbite that is indication of an indication that you need braces to close the gap and also to correct your bite..

So my suggestion is to consult an Orthodontist and get a clinical examination done followed by appropriate x rays and impressions of your teeth to make casts to plan your treatment..

Fixed orthodontic braces will help in appropriate alignment of teeth..

As you also have inflammation of the gum flap over the wisdom tooth, so my advise to you is to first of all get the wisdom tooth removed and once the extraction site heals proceed with the orthodontic treatment..

For now do warm saline gargles and antiseptic mouthwash gargles..
Take anti inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen to reduce pain in the gum..

Hope this helps..

Regards.

Dr.Honey Arora.
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How Can Gaps Between The Teeth Be Closed?

Hi.. Thanks for the query.. As you have gaps between all your teeth and also you have overbite that is indication of an indication that you need braces to close the gap and also to correct your bite.. So my suggestion is to consult an Orthodontist and get a clinical examination done followed by appropriate x rays and impressions of your teeth to make casts to plan your treatment.. Fixed orthodontic braces will help in appropriate alignment of teeth.. As you also have inflammation of the gum flap over the wisdom tooth, so my advise to you is to first of all get the wisdom tooth removed and once the extraction site heals proceed with the orthodontic treatment.. For now do warm saline gargles and antiseptic mouthwash gargles.. Take anti inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen to reduce pain in the gum.. Hope this helps.. Regards. Dr.Honey Arora.