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I've just took off my braces however i have a gap less than a mm on my lateral incisor on my upper teeth. i told my orthodontist that there is a gap and she said it's the shape of your teeth as they are round however i'm sure it is a gap. will retainers h

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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Perhaps: Retainers, worn as directed, can close small spaces. If the problem is caused by tooth anatomy, as indicated by your Orthodontist, a restorative solution may be best.

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Answered 2/12/2018

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A member asked:

I've just took off my braces however i have a gap less than a mm on my lateral incisor on my upper teeth. i told my orthodontist that there is a gap and she said it's the shape of your teeth as they are round however i'm sure it is a gap. will retainers h

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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