Do i need braces for a gap in my teeth?

Question

ok, im 15 and all my life iv had naturally straight teeth. all of my teeth are in the right place, none are wonky or overlapping or anything. the only problems is that i have a gap between my two front teeth and "apparently" my teeth are beginning to stick out. my dentist said 3 yrs ago the gap will close but it never got better, nor worse...anywya will i need braces to close this and prevent my teeth from "sticking out"?

one of my friends had braces for only 6 months. if i get braces, how long will i need to wear them for my situation? thanks.

p.s. dont say go to an orthodontist etc. i have an apt in oct. just want some info for now.

thanks

Answer 1

You might need braces , but not for long at all. The only person that will know is your dentist.

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Answer 2

Ugh I have braces... And that's so unfair! I've had mine nearly 3 years! How come she gets them off in 6 months!.... But I know all treatments are different... The orthodontist should be able to close a gap between your teeth in a few months I'd say... and maybe a few months after that cos they always leave them on for longer cos they're poofaces!

G'luck!

Answer 3

We can't tell you, we haven't seen your teeth, we're not your dentist, I'm assuming you've had x-rays done on your teeth, we haven't seen those either.

The only person that can really tell you whether you need braces or not, is your dentist. I doubt you will get braces for your two front teeth if the rest of your teeth are fine, it sounds like you'll get a removable brace called a retainer, that will re-align your teeth without loads and loads of pain (it will still hurt though as your teeth are being moved).

A gap though isn't always a bad thing, it's s**y for some people, Madonna has a gap between her two front teeth, she still looks good for her age.

Answer 4

yhp ive was bescoming goofy at 10 then at 12  i got braces and now ive got realy realy straight teeth lool.get thenm theyre r worth it and by the way its free for under 16s arent they .its a gr8 chance .u shudnt even be askin this question man. go 4 it!