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Narrow appearance of the upper a dental arch can be inherited, it can result from environmental and breathing issues causing consistent mouth breathing, and undesirable habits such as thumb sucking and tongue thrusting during early development. Orthodontic treatment by an orthodontist who is very aware of these issues and works hard to correct them is probably the most desirable approach particularly if there are some other issues as well that need attention. The Damon System is one that I find is especially good at helping resolve these problems. We are often able to achieve the needed expansion without having to resort the the Rapid Palatal Expander screw type applinces used more in the past. It is also a good idea to take a frontal cephalometric x-ray and actually measure jaw width. A cone beam CT scan can help get good information about the root angulation in the frontal view to help decide what the most effective method for adjusting the arch form should be.
Your dental arches and in particular your upper arch are very narrow and this creates the appearance of extra space on the sides of your smile. This can be corrected to an extent with veneers to build the teeth out and create a broader and more natural looking smile. The other option is orthodontic treatment to widen your arches. This has an added advantage over cosmetic dentistry in that this widening of the arches creates more space for your tongue and can be a great help in your sleep breathing and prevention of future sleep apnea and snoring issues.
We call that the dark space usually due to upper arch being to narrow it can be corrected by building out area with veneers good luck. Kevin Coughlin DMD, MBA, MAGD CEO Baystate Dental PC.
The reason for the empty spaces on the sides is the fact that your smile is too narrow. This happens with the upper arch is not fully expanded. There are two solutions. 1) Orthodontically expand the posterior teeth this will move the teeth outwards and fill in those spaces. 2) Restoratively fill in those spaces by building out the premolar teeth on the side using veneers or bonding. A great aesthetic dentist will be able to help you achieve the perfect balanced smile.
I am so glad you asked that question. The empty space is called a Deficient "Buccal Corridor". It does make the smile look esthetically incomplete. From your picture, you also appear to have protruded, large incisors. The esthetics of your smile can be improved with orthodontics to widen the arch and align the teeth for an esthetic smile consistent with your face. For someone else, Porcelain Veneers would be a better solution.
Having braces 3 times is costly and time consuming . Whenever there is a recommendation to have teeth extracted, always go for a second opinion! Before starting again, have a detailed consultation with the Orthodontist on Dentist. Have a list of what you don't like about your smile now...
A Crooked Smile caused by a lip asymmetry could be improved with Oral Myology. I agree with others who have talked about the lower lip being the problem and likely is a neurological problem. Ruling out a neurologic solution, however, your best approach would be to seek the services...
The going rate in Arizona is around $25,000 per arch for Hybrid Dentures and 4 Dental implants to attach them to. This would equate to $50,000 including 8 implants to secure them to. This also includes having Teeth placed on the implants that day of surgery. Some patients...