I just had 4 bicuspids removed for braces; will the gaps close?

Question:

Today, i just got 4 bicuspids teeth removed. Next week, i will go get my braces on. I was wondering the gap by where the bicuspids use to be, will the teeth eventually fill in evenly? Its like really obvious. And in my lower jaw, it doesnt seem right that it would fill evenly, because my teeth on the bottom are small and perfectly straight.

Answers:
Kaycee
I had the same thing done before I got my braces. There are very small gaps, but they are not at all noticeable; your braces will draw your teeth back to fill the empty spaces, at least for the most part. Good luck!

Your orthodontist knows what he's doing. The braces will help move your teeth. Good luck.

If there was nothing wrong with the teeth- no cavities and they pulled them so you can get your braces on---they have plans- which may mean a false tooth in one or two of the spots OR your teeth will move in that much that there wasn't room for them and that's why they pulled them.....next time at the doc's ASK.

The braces will pull the teeth together and close the gaps perfectly. Just about everyone I know had to have several teeth pulled before they got their braces put on. I was lucky because I only needed 2 pulled. You'll be fine! It's not an overnight process, but in the end it'll look great.

the braces will pull or push teeth in to the gap where your bicuspids use to be.

I had this same thing done before I got my braces put on also. That was many years ago. I am 35 now, and I do not have any spaces. Your braces will move your other teeth over into those spots and your teeth will be straight and beautiful. You have absolutely nothing to worry about.

I just had 4 bicuspids removed for braces; will the gaps close?

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