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Hi doctor,
I am a teenager and do not have any milk teeth left. My top row of teeth is slightly moved to one side as I have a missing lateral incisor. My dentist told me it is slightly rare in adult teeth. I was not born with missing teeth, but I did have an accident when I was a few years old that caused me to fall and hit my face, which caused my baby teeth to push through my gums slightly early. I am unsure if that caused it. I am severely insecure about my smile and hate it because it is slightly to the left.
Thanks.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I understand your concern.
As much as I understand from your query that you are complaining about two problems. The first is your missing lateral incisor, and the other is your jaw problems. Your first one is called an impacted tooth. Diagnosis is confirmed by X-ray, which occurs more commonly in the canines and third molars and less commonly in lateral incisors. Many causes can lead to this. Trauma is one of the main causes of impaction. Your second problem is that you have a problem in your temporomandibular joint, which is most probably due to your grinding habit. Both issues need an orthodontist; he can move your teeth with specific wires until your occlusion is adjusted. Regarding your grinding habit, your TMJ (temporomandibular joint) must be evaluated by specific X-rays. After this, the orthodontist might fabricate for you a suitable night guard according to your case. Do not stress yourself. This will affect your whole body, not just your teeth. So calm down and search for a good orthodontist near you.
I hope this information will help you.
Thank you.
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