Tooth gaps, also known as diastemas, are visible spaces between two or more teeth, usually found between the two front incisors (midline diastema).
These gaps are typically harmless and in most cases they do not cause any symptoms. However, if your gaps are related to gum disease, you may experience gum irritation, redness, or swelling.
Some consider the diastemas a beauty standard whilst others really dislike them. If your tooth gap bothers you for any reason, you can correct it, regardless of your age.
Leaving gaps untreated will not affect your oral health. Orthodontic treatment to correct gaps is primarily done for cosmetic reasons, as some people dislike the appearance of gaps.
For more information about treating diastema and how we use Invisalign to help our patients treat it click the button below to request more information.
Gaps between teeth can result from a variety of causes, such as undersized teeth, oversized gums, or missing teeth, which could be genetic or the result of an injury.
Another possible cause is an oversized labial frenum, which is the thin piece of tissue connecting your upper lip to your top gums. Advanced gum disease, which causes dental drifting and gaps, may also be accompanied by gum irritation, redness, and swelling.
Certain habits can also contribute to the formation of gaps. Some children may press their tongues against the roof of their mouths when they swallow, which can create consistent pressure and ultimately result in gaps.
Additionally, childhood habits such as thumb sucking, lip sucking, and tongue thrusting can also play a role.
Yes, Invisalign clear aligners can fix gaps in teeth.
At Be Dental Clinic, we are an Invisalign provider. To find out more about what results can you expect, we recommend enquiring at our clinic, we offer free iTero scans, where we create the image of your teeth and give you a plan and an idea of what to expect from your results, so you'll be able to see what it'll look like to fix your diastema with Invisalign.
For more information contact us below, all our consultations are free of charge.
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At the free scan and consultation, we will perform a scan and show you a digital model of what you can achieve with the Invisalign teeth straightening treatment.
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— Richard
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