How To Reduce Gap In My Jaw Above My Teeth?

Posted on Sun, 10 Dec 2023

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Question : Slight gap in my jaw above my teeth,
Please tell how to reduce this gap and what should be done?

Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
It could be due to plaque

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

It could be due to plaque. It could also be due to vitamin C, vitamin D or calcium deficiency. It may also be due to genes. Please upload a photo of the gap so that I am better able to help.
I think a dentist will be able to help you with it.

Regards,
Dr Vaishalee

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar