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    when closing gaps where does the space go?

    for spaces between your front teeth is the space moved to the back molars or are the teeth just moved inward? if they're moved inward and the space not transferred elsewhere i hope my smile doesn't look narrow cause i had a lot of spaces.

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    Talk to your ortho about this question Aryan. In most cases the space is taken up by teeth moving out to form a rounded arch, and any excess moves to the back.

    Good luck getting this question answered.
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    Space can close by having back teeth move forward, front teeth move back, or by reducing the perimeter of your arch. It all depends on your treatment plan and ability of your orthodontist to control the movements. Hope this helps!
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