Hi every one !! I just had my scaling now , but i am disappointed with the results there is a major gap that can be seen in my teeth and i am very tensed with it ! I wanna fill the gap because i feel it awkward ! And the dentist have told me to come back after 13 days what should i do i must go or not ? What should i do ?? Will the gap will get filled ? Or i have to go through some surgery or treatment ? I do not wanna stay with that gap in my teeth ! Please do reply me i am very tensed about it !!
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Answer: Gap between teeth after scaling. Can it be fixed, and will I need surgery?
Can your teeth be shortened? Yes.Is that the best thing for you to do? It all depends.In my professional opinion you have a beautiful smile and the length of your teeth are clearly within normal limits. I would not recommend shortening them. That would give you a less...
Actually, it appears that you are missing your upper right lateral incisor, and your upper right cuspid has moved into that spot. The area where the tooth is visibly missing appears to be your upper right first premolar.The best solution without question is to have a dental implant. ...
The easiest way to start is try bonding the tooth to make them more in aligned with your other teeth. It's important you know what your looking for in your smile. Find photos of the teeth you like or smile so you can communicate effectively with your dentist.