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I had my front left bottom incisor extraced last Tuesday. The extraction itself was fine and not painful but now the tooth on either side of it are hurting as I presume my braces are pulling the teeth together? My orthodontist says the gap will close very quickly so I guess my question in how long till this gap is closed up and I can smile again without feeling self conscious.
Glad to write it has been a week since I had the tooth extracted and the hole has closed about half way. I think on my next visit for a new wire it should close even more quite quickly.
