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There is a chance that the wisdom tooth may close a diastema ?

5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Dr. Jeffrey Bassman answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Don't count on it: Sometimes wisdom teeth can erupt in such a poor alignment that it can crowd the teeth in front of it. But to hope that the force would close a diastema (space between other teeth,) notably the front two upper or lower teeth, is not a high probability.

Answered 6/25/2015

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Unlikely: Unlikely. See orthodontist for advice about diastema. See oral surgeon for advice about wisdom teeth

Answered 6/26/2015

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

No Chance: However, there will be no problem getting your braces to close the diastema, on 2 weeks after removing your wisdom teeth. Ask your orthodontist for more information.

Answered 8/9/2015

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