Black Triangle Between Upper Teeth During Braces? (photo)

At your age, I would start with giving it time.  Your body is still in the "growth and development" stage, and may fill in the space all by itself.  If not, the Bioclear Method can really do wonders for black triangles.

When adults have teeth moved sometimes the tissue or gums are not the same length. These triangles AFTER treatment can lessen and if not sometimes a soft tissue graft would be needed. Do not over brush or poke these areas you can make them worse. Wait till finished and discuss with you Dr there are things that can be done.

When the central incisors start off overlapped there is not a chance for a properly shaped papilla (that triangular piece of gum tissue between all your other teeth) to form.  There just isn't enough room.  As the overlapping is corrected it leaves a void where the papilla should have been because of the convex shape of the tooth surfaces.  With larger triangles, a periodonist may be able to improve it.  With smaller ones, there are two pretty easy solutions that can be done by your doctor before the braces are removed. 


Do some light sanding between the two teeth, removing some of the convexity and creating a small space.  Then the teeth are movied closer together until they touch.

Tip the roots of the two teeth towards each other thereby squishing the triangle.  In doing this, the edges may no longer be straight across and may need to be re-shaped to compensate for the different angles.


Talk with your orthodontist about your concern and best option.

Good luck