"Armchair" diagnosis and cosmetic dentistry treatment plan.

• History: This person has a gap between her two upper front teeth. A dentist would refer to this space as a "diastema." It's hard to know if this space exists simply due to the alignment of her teeth, or is a result of tooth decay that has formed on the teeth framing the gap. Additionally this person's gums seem to show signs of gum disease (notice how her gums look red, puffy and swollen).
  
  
• Treatment Plan: The simple act of diligent brushing and flossing could go a long way toward improving the health of this person's gums as well as reducing their potential for tooth decay. If there is decay present on the two center upper teeth it seems likely that the damage it has caused could be easily repaired by way of placing white fillings (dental bonding).
        Bonded restorations could also be a method to close in the space between the center two upper teeth. Another solution, and possibly a better one, would be to close this space by way of realigning her teeth using orthodontic treatment (braces).