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Gaps Remaining After Orthodontic Treatment

asked 9 months ago by TuiArchers
Latest answer by Lawrence Singer, DMD
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Tags: braces, gap

I had an incomplete orthodontic treatment when I was younger. Im in my 20s n I had another orthodontic treatment to complete it (there were gaps n 1 tooth wasn't angled properly). The ortho recommended that I do the upper arch only, n I took the braces off a few months ago n I still have 2 slight gaps EVEN after putting veneers on. Is this normal? I've been finding that my orthodontist is an extreme minimalist, and I find it ridiculous because I got braces on again because I wanted it perfect.

4 answers to Gaps Remaining After Orthodontic Treatment

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More information needed

There are a few reasons for the result you showed pictures of and more inforrmation is needed to give you an honest answer for your issue. If you had teeth extracted, you may now have excess room that the orthodontist distributed behind you incisors rather than behind your canines where it wouldnt be as noticeable. If no extractions were performed, you may have what is called and arch size discrepancy where your teeth are small compared to the curve of your arch, leaving you with... more
Gary Nack, DDS

Philadelphia Cosmetic Dentist
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Closing the Gaps

Often there is a tooth sixe to arch size discrepancy in the anterior teeth. This means that some of the teeth, often only front four teeth are not large enough to fit the arch space (width of the jaw) that they have to cover. When we know that the front four teeth are undersized relative to the space they need to occupy we usually have two choices - 1) leave a space behinf the lateral incisors as your picture seems to show or 2) plan to spread the teeth evenly in the areea... more
Lawrence Singer, DMD

Washington Cosmetic Dentist
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Final thought

You wont get any better answers than what you read above this one. The only think I can think to add as a potential cause if YOUR TONGUE. Again, assuming you have all your adult teeth, your orthodontitst was thorough, you "occlusion" was solid and roots straight, no tooth size discrepancy, no additional funny jaw growth your tongue could be your answer. You should google tongue thrust. The tongue is a very powerful muscle, working all day long, even while we are at rest. If... more
Jacqueline Demko, DDS, MSD

Chesterfield Orthodontist
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Braces and Gaps

There are many reasons why you might have gaps at the end of treatment or that might develop after treatment. Your teeth might be different sizes (the lower teeth wider than the upper so spaces can't be closed completely). Your jaws might be different sizes so that spaces might be necessary for uppers to overlap lower. The tip of the teeth also can affect spacing at the end of treatment. As for spaces that develop long after treatment, there is a tendency for crowding to develop in the... more
Greg Jorgensen, DMD, MS

Albuquerque Orthodontist

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