
Is this normal after nearly 3 years of orthodontic treatment? Looking for advice.
Hey everyone,
I’m looking for some insight or advice because I’m starting to feel a bit frustrated with the progress of my orthodontic treatment.
I’ve been undergoing treatment for nearly 3 years now. While most of my teeth have aligned well, I still have a noticeable diastema, as pictured above.
Every time I bring it up, my orthodontist tells me to be patient and that we are working on it, but given the amount of time that has passed, I'm starting to wonder if this is normal or if the treatment plan might be missing something (like an anatomical issue, a stubborn frenum, or just the wrong approach). I’m even more concerned now that I’m about to finish my 2nd refinement.
Has anyone else experienced a stubborn gap that took this long to close? Should I trust the process or is it time to get a second opinion from another professional?
Any advice or similar experiences would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!