How to prevent gap between the front teeth?

Question

Hi doctor,

I have always had perfect teeth. But recently, I noticed a small gap forming between my front two teeth, and my incisor had rotated a bit. Tooth gaps are in my family. Is there any way I can prevent my teeth from deteriorating?

Please help.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have read through your complaint and the relevant details. Tooth gaps in the front are inherited in families to a certain extent. A study has even proved that there is as high as 62.5 percent of patients have midline gaps running in families. You also have mentioned that one of your incisor teeth is rotated. This means the tooth has adjusted to space during the eruption of other permanent teeth in that row. These midline gaps can be easily corrected.

There are a lot of methods to correct them. But considering your age, I advise you to visit your nearby orthodontist that is, a braces specialist to analyze the condition. You need not worry that your teeth are deteriorating because gap closure treatment through braces does not involve any grinding of any tooth. Also, I would recommend you choose braces treatment to correct the rotated tooth as well as the closure of the gap for a successful long-term result. This is better comparing any filling procedures, which cannot be claimed to be permanent. The braces treatment takes up to one year to complete. But, it is worth the wait.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.