Can NHS dentist answer why my front teeth gap has widened?

Q. Hi I am a healthy and fit 52 and for all my life have had a small gap between my 2 top front teeth. However over the last 6 months or so the gap has widened so far that I can get my tongue in between them! I have been to my dentist who said that she cant see why as I have no sign of gum disease and have healthy teeth. As I cant find an NHS dentist she siad she would refer me to an orthodentist but this is going to cost i just know it!!!I am not that worried about the gap itself butr am concerend that there is something causing it that I should be concerend about. Any suggestions? and also is there any way I can be referered for NHS treatment by my GP?

A. I’m not sure an NHS dentist will be the answer to this largely cosmetic problem. Teeth can move throughout life and if there is definitley no underlying gum disease or loss of the back teeth (this can cause the front teeth to drift) then it might be something you have to live with?

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