Question: My daughter is 30 years old and has
lost two upper teeth (just behind the biscuspids on each side--no
permanent teeth there and one baby tooth came out 5 years ago and the
other one is broken and needs to come out). She has wisdom teeth that
have come in properly on the top. Can braces move them to fill the gaps
she has? Odd question, I know, but most would say pull them and put in
implants---but can orthodontia do the same thing with less
intervention? Thank you!
Dr. Kelley: Maybe. I would recommend a consutlation
with an orthodontist. They would have to make this decision. If the
spaces are not too large and the surrounding teeth do not have to be
moved too far, it can be done.