Q. My son who is 8 has some fairly substantial gum erosion under is front lower tooth. I was referred to an orthodontist who has said this is because his top and lower teeth have no gap and so when he talks/eats, there is friction and this is causing the gum to erode. His suggestion is a brace which he says is needed to bring my sons top teeth forward to create a gap. Under the new NHS rules he says no gap means no cover and has quoted £1000 for brace. Surely a condition that is medical and not cosmetic chould be covered? I am aware that my son could loose his tooth if the gum erodes anymore which surely makes this a medical issue- a crooked finger would not be fixed by the NHS to make it look nicer, however i am sure that something would be done to help prevent someone with a condition from losing one.Is this not the same for teeth? Please can you advise me? Thank you,