black triangle solutions??

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TLB in Minneapolis
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black triangle solutions??

#1 Post by TLB in Minneapolis »

Hi everyone,

My two front teeth still bother me. They were overlapped and they have uncrossed but now I have a black triangle or where it looks like pepper is stuck between the teeth. I've been looking at a few "after" photos posted here and I see a lot of people look like they've had some IPR between the front teeth to even out the vertical line.

Is this something I can mention at my next appointment or should I wait for my ortho to just do it eventually? Not sure what the protocal is on things like that. I know the gum might eventually 'grow' in to that space but I think I would be happier having a more even look.

Any other ideas on this or has anyone had a similar situation??

Thanks!!!
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ohmyjaw
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#2 Post by ohmyjaw »

No, the gums will not grow into the space (at least that is what my ortho said). I have had black triangles between a bunch of my teeth since shortly into my treatment - about 2.5 years, and they have not gotten any better.

Hopefully you can have some IPR. My ortho told me I cannot have IPR because my teeth are too narrow. I have to live with the black triangles or else get gum surgery. :(
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lindesd
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I think I might have the same problem

#3 Post by lindesd »

So, I am so glad you asked this question. I definately hope to see more responses. But one questions, what is IPR?

Stacey
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Gennel
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#4 Post by Gennel »

I have the same bloack triangle since my upper teeth were really overlapped. Now over a year later they are straight but I am left with a black triangle on top. It sort ofbothers me a littlbit but its ot really one of my top priorities. I think if I need the IPR done on my uppers to sort of make a less overjet ontop ten Iwill deffinately ask my otho " Hey since you are doing some IPR already, you think you can try to close this top triangle a little bit more?"

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3/08 (I have a small triangle on top and on bottom ,but the bottom stillneeds to close a bit more...
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TLB in Minneapolis
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#5 Post by TLB in Minneapolis »

Thanks everyone for your advice. I will for sure mention it to my ortho next time.

Gennell- I really like your gold braces!

Denise- Your updated pics look awesome! Your profile looks perfect now.

Grr, back to another work week tomorrow. Have a nice week everyone.

Trish
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