Spacey Teeth/Gaps all around

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seeminglyshy
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Spacey Teeth/Gaps all around

#1 Post by seeminglyshy »

For years I've had spacey teeth.

I havent noticed that many people with them.

Mine are like tiny little squares, chicklets of sorts :lol:


Anyone here with braces to close their gaps? (I say gaps, not a single gap)


I have mine to correct my overbite but I DO NOT want to get rid of the spaces, my orthodontist disagrees but I really could care less -- I love 'em!!! :D
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#2 Post by brace yourself »

Id have too say that is definitely not the case for me. No room for any gaps, my teeth really enjoy snuggling up to each other. :wink:
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#3 Post by seeminglyshy »

Braceyourself,

That last comment made me smile :P
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#4 Post by mtbrncofn »

Yep, I have braces for that reason. I had gaps all over the place. It was odd that I never noticed the rest of the gaps because the one in the front was so prominent. When everything else started closing up, I was shocked.

I'm glad you love your gaps, more power to you. I hate mine and can't wait til they're all gone. ( I really feel like I should insert an evil laugh here. ) :)
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#5 Post by jcdamon3 »

My daughter has braces for big gaps. Top and bottom.

Mine on top never had gaps before but do now :-) . I have had braces now for 7 months
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#6 Post by hannah164 »

I had a huge gap in my two front teeth and everyone would stare at it and ask me why I didn't have braces! :shock: :cry: I was so embarrassed! After it finally close I was so ecstatic! :D

If you don't mind your gaps that's a good thing! :wink: I hated mine and was so glad when it was gone! :roll:

-Hannah :frogbraces:


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#7 Post by Destor »

I've also got braces for that reason, among others :) can't say that the spaces are anything that I want, in fact the faster they're gone, the better!
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#8 Post by seeminglyshy »

Thanks for the responses guys.

I think my Orthodontist has an evil plan. He mentioned (at my last tightening) "cant wait to get this top gap closed" -- :evil:

Me: "...ummm...remember I told you I just wanted to correct my overbite, not close the gaps!"

Him: ".....ahh, riiiiight"
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#9 Post by jcdamon3 »

[quote]I have mine to correct my overbite but I DO NOT want to get rid of the spaces, my orthodontist disagrees but I really could care less -- I love 'em!!![quote]

Is the ortho correcting an overbite (deep bite) or an overjet? If he is fixing an overjet - don't know how he will do that without either closing gaps or pulling teeth. If he is fixing an overbite than I supposed that can be done but you need to have a big talk with your ortho cuz it sounds like you and him are not on the same page.
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#10 Post by seeminglyshy »

jcdamon3 wrote:
I have mine to correct my overbite but I DO NOT want to get rid of the spaces, my orthodontist disagrees but I really could care less -- I love 'em!!!

Is the ortho correcting an overbite (deep bite) or an overjet? If he is fixing an overjet - don't know how he will do that without either closing gaps or pulling teeth. If he is fixing an overbite than I supposed that can be done but you need to have a big talk with your ortho cuz it sounds like you and him are not on the same page.
JCD, what's the difference between an overbite and an overjet?
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#11 Post by jcdamon3 »

Hi,

An overbite or deep bite is when your front teeth overlap you bottom teeth vertically. An Overjet is when you front teeth stick out horizontally.
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#12 Post by jcdamon3 »

I think the 'r' is not working well on my computer.
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#13 Post by rockexrolloh »

Aww! I think it's great that you like your gaps. I wish I could say the same for mine but I'm so self-concious. I have gaps between the top 4 of my teeth but mostly between my two front teeth. I've been made fun of A LOT for my gap and it has really brought my spirits down. My ortho says that I should only need braces for 16 months and I should be able to see the gaps getting smaller within a few months. I hope he's right...
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#14 Post by rockexrolloh »

hannah164 wrote:I had a huge gap in my two front teeth and everyone would stare at it and ask me why I didn't have braces! :shock: :cry: I was so embarrassed! After it finally close I was so ecstatic! :D

If you don't mind your gaps that's a good thing! :wink: I hated mine and was so glad when it was gone! :roll:

-Hannah :frogbraces:
Hannah, how long before you noticed your gaps started to close? I can't wait until I get my braces and my gap closes. Ugh, I hate it. You seem to be young like me and I know what you mean by people always staring and making comments. People can be cruel, especially teenagers.
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gaps, plural

#15 Post by paw655 »

The ever increasing gaps are one of the reasons I have to get braces again as an adult. I glanced at the ortho's notes and I think the largest gap is
6 mm, which may not sound big, but there is plenty of room in that gap for everything I eat to settle down in there.

At this point, the gap in the front is around 1-2 mm, which is why I want to get this braces stuff underway. I'm glad you like your gaps, but I don't. Make sure you and your ortho (and parents, if they are paying) are all on board about what the plan is for the gaps and the rest of treatment.
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