I am really really insecure about my two front teeth, I have a gap but not just and average one, it widens nearer the bottom of my tooth like a small isosceles triangle, my dentist says I dont need braces but I get picked on and I hate it please help
Hello there, Welcome to Chat Doctor, Increasing gaps in between the teeth is an indicative of periodontal inflammation that is the attachment apparatus of the tooth. It is caused due poor oral hygiene, improper brushing and flossing that leads to accumulation of bacterial plaque and calculus deep in the gum pockets and root surfaces of the teeth. These deposits lead to gum recession and loosing of the teeth from the bone socket. Chronic condition leads to resorption of the bone and separation of the teeth leading to formation of gaps.I would suggest you to get an OPG radiograph done which helps in evaluation of the underlying bone support and accordingly treatment can be planned.I hope this helps, take care.