Can't my braces close this space? Shouldn't teeth be perfect after braces??

Look at this pic http://img159.imageshack.us/img159/3291/... the assistant told me that because the teeth touch at the bottom the space can%26#039;t be closed. I have the same space on the other side. I%26#039;m thinking about seeing another orthodontist and see what they say. I%26#039;m really mad cuz I want my teeth to be perfect when my braces come off after all it cost me 6 grand!!

Can%26#039;t my braces close this space? Shouldn%26#039;t teeth be perfect after braces??
I also had the same problem after braces. I went to several dentists and they all told me the same. Either I didn%26#039;t wear my retainers enough or sometimes braces cannot cover tiny gaps like that. So I had veneers or had them put composite on it to fill in the gaps. The dentists said it shouldn%26#039;t get any wider than that. One of the dentists herself had the same thing on the middle of her front tooth and along the bottom. I wish someone had told me that. =T I was kinda bummed also but I notice it more than others. Still, I just got the composite anyway. Good luck!
Reply:The assistant told you the truth. The gap exists because of the normal narrowing of that tooth. The only way you could change that is to have a cap made which would be wider at the top of the tooth. It%26#039;s got nothing to do with your braces, and everything to do with how your tooth is shaped. The braces have left you with a nice straight smile otherwise, and what you are looking for is just not possible with the teeth you grew. I doubt most people would notice it, or pay it much mind if they did. But if you want teeth all symetrical and to eliminate the gap you are going to have to cough up another grand for the cap.(unless your dental insurance will pay for cosmetic dentistry). You can always go seek a second opinion, but thats more than likely what you will hear.
Reply:am sorry too say they are right it looks like %26quot;black triangle%26quot; which means your gums have retreated you may have brushed them too hard





it can be fixed but will cost you more money mabye ask you dentist or ortho about and treatment availiable for it





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