Ok, so I had this thing where when my baby tooth --that was next to my left front tooth-- fell out, I was missing my adult tooth that should've grown in. Well, I never got braces so all my teeth started shifting of course b/c there was nothing to fill in that space. So now my "fang" tooth (is that what you call it?) is next to my left front tooth instead of the smaller tooth that should be next to it like it is on the right side of my front teeth. Anyway, I have this HUGE gap between my front to teeth, and very small gaps btwn my other teeth b.c of the shifting. Well, what should I do besides braces. I just want to know some other option b.c its not like I have all my teeth and I just have a gap, its like I am missing a tooth so all my teeth shifted so now theres a gap. Im 19 btw.
2007-02-12 17:47:06 · 5 answers · asked by Florida Gal 2 in Health ➔ Dental
I had a gap between my teeth and they gave me a retainer. It wasnt noticeable. Maybe just go to the dentist and see what your options are. I know they have Invisalign that is like braces but clear so you wouldnt have to have the wiring on your teeth. I hope this helps some.
2007-02-12 17:56:39 · answer #1 · answered by Kmarie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Getting braces will put the teeth you do have into the "right" order. You would then have a perfect smile (minus one tooth.)
Alternately, your dentist could shift it more, and give you a crooked sort of "witches" smile, where the gap is covered, but the teeth will all be slightly crooked, and therefore will have their corners pointed out, like a row of fangs.
The second choice, of just shifting teeth over is probably the easiest solution if you just want to chew better. Doing this is more common in the midwest for some reason.
The first choice is probably the better solution if you want to have a hollywood smile. This choice is more common in California, New York, Florida, and other rich areas. A lot of people with good teeth loose a tooth or two for some reason, so having even teeth with one missing is not so rare. Also, if you have any money left over from the braces, you can then look into some kind of false tooth.
Retainers with a false tooth are easy to get, and provided you don't do too much to stain your teeth, the colors will match pretty well. Of course, retainers also get disgusting pretty easily unless you really care for them well.
It might also be possible to permanently attach a false tooth by making a "bridge," where the false tooth is attached to the two teeth next to it.
Most likely, you would need to wear a retainer for some time after getting braces anyway, so a false tooth would be attached to that, and once you no longer needed the retainer, your teeth would have set in position properly so that a bridge could be safely installed.
Of course, this is dental work, and it will run you a pretty hefty bill, although certain occupations, such as most government work, and other high positions in the corporate ladder tend to include dental packages that would cover it.
2007-02-12 18:26:42 · answer #2 · answered by ye_river_xiv 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a case for some nice dental implants and/or Veneers. Good luck!
What Dental Implants Can Do?
*Replace one or more teeth without affecting bordering teeth.
*Support a bridge and eliminate the need for a removable partial denture.
*Provide support for a denture, making it more secure and comfortable.
Candidates for Porcelain Veneers:
Candidates for porcelain veneers should have strong, healthy teeth. People who fit this description and have the following imperfections may want to consider veneers:
*Stained or discolored teeth
*Irregularly shaped teeth
*Slightly misaligned teeth
*Small gaps between the teeth
*Chipped or worn teeth
2007-02-12 17:55:38 · answer #3 · answered by azhat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Invest in a porcelain veneir.(SP)
2007-02-16 15:02:40 · answer #4 · answered by trottergirl80 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get braces.
2007-02-12 18:03:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋