Any dentists out there?? Will the gap between my teeth close after this is completed?

Question

I am 13 and live in Australia. I got a plate on the 17th of April. Not a plate for fake teeth, just to push forward my top right eye tooth. I go back to my dentist every 2 weeks and get it tightened. My top two front teeth have a gap that can fit a bobby pin in, and the tooth between my front right one and my right eye tooth at the top row. My tooth thats getting fixed is nearly forward. Im going back in about 1-2 weeks now. When im finished with the plate, will all my teeth move over and close the gaps?? I feel that my eye tooth will fit in the gap thats there now, but will my gaps close?? Thanks alot.

Answer 1

Congratualtions on winning word cup cricket!! I watched some parts of the final - the game lost its charm towards the end but the Aussies played very well.
Also, you are a smart girl - you described the teeth positions as if you were drawing a picture.
The answer to your question is yes, that is the idea.
The whole game plan is to consolidate spaces where needed and fill them with teeth where they are crowded together. You may have to wear a "retainer" after your treatment is completed so that the teeth don't go back to their old positons.
These days "braces" are more common than "plates". I hope it is not some general dentist you went to - plates sometimes refer to removable appliances not used any more. However, this may be some different kind of appliance you are talking about. Make sure the guy you are going to is an ORTHODONTIST. Visit www.braces.org for more information.
I hope it helps.

Answer 2

Ok...Well i have a gap in my front teeth also. I have had this gap since I was born ( I am 12) and in two weeks I am getting braces. My dentist said that I would have to get braces first and then a after my braces come off I will get this retainer type thing that will go in the back of my front two teeth and that will stay in for another two years. I hope this helps, and I know the embarassment ur going through, but in reality in really doesnt look that bad...i looked at the picture and ur teeth look amazing just be greatful that the rest of ur teeth and straight.

Answer 3

Chances are that the "gap" (diastima) will not close. You can have acrylic composite material added to close the space. This is a completely reversible procedure - if you do not like the results it can be removed with no damage to your teeth.

Answer 4

HELLO RIKKI,

IF THIS SPACE IS A NATURALLY OCCURRING DIASTEMA THEN IT MAY NEVER CLOSE UNLESS YOU HAVE BRACES.
BECAUSE YOU'RE ONLY 13 CHANCES ARE QUITE GOOD THAT AS YOU GROW OLDER AND YOUR WISDOM TEETH START TO COME IN, THE SPACES BETWEEN YOUR TEETH SHOULD DECREASE.