Gaps between teeth: causes, consequences and treatments for diestema

Do you know what an inter-incisal diastema is? This is what is commonly known as the teeth of happiness. This aesthetic feature is marked by a larger than normal spacing between the two incisors of the upper jaw.

Some make it a charming asset, others are complexed by it; in all the cases, the diestemas do not present any risk for health. Nutrident explains you where this phenomenon comes from and indicates you the solutions to tighten them.

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Inter-incisal diastema: what is it?

Let's start by saying that a diastema can concern any part of the jaw. In this case, it is a more pronounced than average spacing between two adjacent teeth.

Diastema is localized on the two upper central incisors, but it can very well concern other teeth, or even all the teeth if it is generalized.

What are the oral health risks?

Gaps between are not a problem for your oral health. The only risk is to get food stuck between the two incisors that could injure the gum. This is quite rare, as people instinctively learn to chew without taking this risk.

No danger for your health, but this diastema observes some disadvantages.

Mispronunciation

The major disadvantage diestema teeth is to develop a pronunciation defect. The abnormal space between the two teeth has an influence on the passage of air depending on the positioning of the tongue and can cause a more or less pronounced lisp.

Aesthetic aspect

The other inconvenience of having gaps between your teeth is characterized by a particular aesthetic aspect. It can be a charming singularity, but when it is too pronounced, it tends to be a complex.

How to fix diestema?

The treatment recommended by the practitioner depends on the origin of the problem. Depending on the diagnosis, several types of corrections are possible

Orthodontics

In the majority of cases, orthodontics fix this problem. In addition, all orthodontic treatments eventually resolve the inter-incisal diastema. From metal braces to lingual braces, the choice is vast.

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Treatment of periodontal disease

Depending on the pathology in question, the dentist or periodontist, a specialist in periodontal disease, can resort to several types of care. Scaling, periodontal curettage or surgery are all options available.

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The treatment of the lip brake

If the gaps are caused by a problem of the lip brake, it is possible to cut it by means of laser surgery. The operation is performed without anesthesia because it is completely painless.

Dental veneers

If you are really bothered by your gaping teeth, you can consider gluing ceramic veneers. They are perfectly aesthetic, as their color is chosen to match your natural teeth. Because they are bonded, you avoid any grinding, devitalisation or other intervention that would harm the integrity of your natural tooth.

What are the causes of this gap in the teeth?

Many factors can explain this pathology

• Genetic inheritance: if you inherit teeth that are too small or a jaw that is too large, the teeth are not positioned properly, which can lead to a diastema.
• Oral problems: dental agenesis, periodontal diseases
• Defect in the lip brake

Conclusion

From early childhood, gaps between teeth are common. At that age, they are even considered natural, until the permanent teeth are properly positioned in the jaw.

In adulthood, some diastemas remain; this is the case, in particular, of the inter-incisal diastema corresponding to the gap between the two incisors. More commonly known as“happiness teeth“, this phenomenon is becoming more of an aesthetic problem.

Although it can cause long-term oral problems , this condition is not dangerous to health and is easily treated. Wearing braces is the most common method.

FAQ

Are gaps between front considered a sign of beauty?

Some people are very attached to their diestema. This gap in the teeth is seen as a charming asset. It goes even further. In Nigeria, for example, this phenomenon is seen as a real beauty criterion.

How do you treat diestema?

Depending on the origin of the problem, there are several solutions: orthodontic treatment, dental veneers, treatment of the lip brake.

Why do teeth move apart with age?

Teeth loosen with age, are less stable and are more easily subjected to pressure from the tongue. The accumulation of these phenomena pushes the teeth apart.