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Suggest Treatment For The Gap Between The Front Teeth

I have had braces before, and wore my retainers for a while and then I lost my them and my teeth have moved. I also have a gap between my two front teeth that I am conscious of. Is there anyway I can get this gap closed without having to have braces again? I am seventeen.
Mon, 13 Oct 2014
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Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,  's  Response
Thanks for your query. I have gone through your query.
The gap between the teeth can be treated with retainers. Get a new set of retainers and get it activated. You have to wear this for 2-3months. Once the gap is closed, then you can get a permanent retainer done on the inner aspect of the teeth, so that there wont be any relapse further.
It is better to get a permanent retainer done and this is the permanent solution. These retainers are fixed along the inner surface of your teeth so that it will not be visible outside and it is just a small wire that is placed over the teeth unlike the removable retainer, where it comes as a plate.
I hope my answer will help you. Take care.
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Suggest Treatment For The Gap Between The Front Teeth

Thanks for your query. I have gone through your query. The gap between the teeth can be treated with retainers. Get a new set of retainers and get it activated. You have to wear this for 2-3months. Once the gap is closed, then you can get a permanent retainer done on the inner aspect of the teeth, so that there wont be any relapse further. It is better to get a permanent retainer done and this is the permanent solution. These retainers are fixed along the inner surface of your teeth so that it will not be visible outside and it is just a small wire that is placed over the teeth unlike the removable retainer, where it comes as a plate. I hope my answer will help you. Take care.