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I have a small gap between my two front teeth. i am not so confident about it. can it disappear when my wisdom teeth grow in?

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Dr. R Lee Hinson answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Unlikely that this: Space will close from the influence of your wisdom teeth. Seek a consult from your dentist and/or an orthodontist about the space. Cosmetic bonding can be considered as well. Your bite may be a part of the cause. Good diagnosis is important along with the options for treatment to correct the issue. Good luck!

Answered 3/11/2015

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Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

No: Anterior (front) spaces will not close with the eruption of wisdom teeth! consult with a local dentist as to your options if the space is large enough to bother you. Sometimes no treatment is the best option. Orthodontics and\or tooth colored bonding composites may be reasonable solutions. Neither require grinding down of healthy teeth.

Answered 10/23/2017

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Maybe: It is possible, but not probable, that the space will close when the third molars come in. Usually there is a developmental fibrous tissue presence there that keeps the teeth apart. That tissue can be surgically removed to help the situation if necessary. Sometimes orthodontic movement and/or some restorative procedure is needed to close the space.

Answered 3/11/2015

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Yes: It may disappear, but the teeth may be undersized and need to be restored to proper size. The bite could be off and you may need to see an orthodontist.

Answered 3/13/2016

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

See an orthodontist: First see an orthodontist for complementary evaluation. No matter what age you are, how complicated is your situation, and if you cannot afford, the orthodontics can help. They complete at least two extra years of schooling to practice their skills. Small oral appliance and home habit control may solve your problem at no time.

Answered 3/11/2015

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Unlikely: A small gap or diastema between your two front teeth is probably going to remain after your wisdom teeth erupt into the mouth. There may be a number of reasons for the gap, including malposed teeth, smaller than normal teeth, missing teeth, as well as an abnormal frenum attachment. An evaluation with your dentist and/or orthodtontist would provide you with more definitive information.

Answered 8/7/2015

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Unlikely: At 17 yrs old your wisdom teeth are most likely fairly formed already and if they start erupting further they will tend to crowd teeth by moving other teeth in an angular direction rather than moving them over. A panoramic x-ray would help to give a better option. See your Oral Surgeon for a consult and x-ray to get a better answer.

Answered 3/11/2015

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Probably not: Wisdom teeth do not exert enough force to move the seven teeth medial to them.

Answered 7/14/2016

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Not by itself: How old are you? If you are older than 13 and all your permanent teeth have erupted already it is unlikely that things will autocorrect with or without wisdom teeth. You should get a consult with a Dentists as there may be other things going on causing the gap. For instance, there is a muscle attachment called the frenum which can pull too hard and cause the gap. Removal may solve the gap.

Answered 7/14/2016

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Need ortho consult: Have you had an orthodontist evaluate your dentition? At eighteen, it may be a good idea to have an orthodontic evaluation. Maybe, you may be a candidate for an Invisiline type procedure. The orthodontist will evaluate the spacing, if you have adequate room for the third molars to emerge in the correct occlusion. The spacing will not be changed with the wisdom teeth coming in.

Answered 4/7/2015

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