Can Rheumatic Fever Cause Gaps Between Teeth And Can It Be Corrected?

Hello, Streptococcus bacteria, left untreated, can cause rheumatic fever. This bacteria is known to cause decay in the mouth. High fevers and infections can cause enamel hypoplasia. Can you obtain the correct name? Did you loose teeth due to a high rate of decay and poor quality enamel? Periodontal disease and lack of bone support can cause tooth movement resulting spacing between teeth. Damage to cardiac tissue is of concern with a history of rheumatic fever and antibiotic prophylaxis prior to dental treatment is recommended. Please make sure you understand the current condition of your mouth. There are many choices to replace missing teeth and fill spaces. First you must repair any broken teeth, address your periodontal health, be free of infections and have a healthy mouth. Removeable dental appliances can fill multiple spaces in one arch and hold on to your healthy existing teeth. These are usually the least cost, but have the disadvantage of coming out of your mouth daily. A fixed bridge uses crowns or caps to suspend teeth in missing spaces and is cemented over your teeth. This is usually more costlythan a rmoveable denture.Fixed bridges are charged per tooth and space involved in the replacement and enamel is removed on the abutment teeth. The advantage is that it stays in your mouth. The second option for a non-removeable replacement is an implant. This requires surgery to replace a missing root, healing time and then restoration with an abutment and crown precision fit to your implant. This is usually the most expensive per tooth, but eliminates any risk of decay and does not involve multiple teeth. A full denture is considered if all teeth are to be removed. If there is lack of a retentive ridge, implants can e placed to help secure a removeable denture. I am not sure of your location to give you an estimate on cost. You can always consider a second opinion with a clinical evaluation and review of your x-rays. Your overall health and dental health history must be considred as well. I hope my information is useful to give you some guidance to make your treatment choice. Thank you for your inquiry. I am glad to answer additional questions and review any added details that you can provide.