This Tooth Gap Means She’s Going to Lose Teeth

Can you help me? I had a large overbite as a child because I sucked my thumb. I had braces, which corrected it. I went to the dentist about eight months ago and they told me that I had periodontal disease. I was supposed to go back but I’ve been busy. Now I have a different problem. I have developed a large gap between my lateral incisor and my canine tooth. Is it possible to get braces just for those teeth?

Simeon

Dear Simeon,

I am afraid that you have a serious problem with your periodontal disease. Once your teeth start moving, you are in danger of losing them. Taking care of the gum disease needs to be your first priority or you will not have teeth to straighten. I hope your dentist made clear to you how serious this was. No matter how busy you are, make time for this.

Hopefully, your teeth can be saved. If that is possible, once the gum disease is under control, then you can have your teeth placed back into an esthetic position with braces. You may also need a splint to help keep the teeth in place once they are back into alignment.

Please don’t put off getting this taken care of.
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