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Is it normal to have a small gap between front teeth?
Gaps between baby teeth are very normal. In many cases, a gap between the front teeth in the upper jaw closes by itself. When the baby teeth start to come through (around six to nine months), the front teeth could have a gap and the fraenum may be attached low to the gum.
Why am I developing a space between my front teeth?
The size of your teeth and jaw bone can be determined by genetics, so diastema can run in families. You may also develop diastema if there’s an overgrowth of the tissue that borders your gum line and your two upper front teeth. This overgrowth causes a separation between these teeth, resulting in a gap.
How do I get rid of the little gap in my front teeth?
Treatment Options to Close a Gap Between the Front Teeth
- Dental Bonding. Bonding is a quick and cost-effective cosmetic treatment that can hide small gaps and improve the appearance of your smile.
- Porcelain Veneers.
- Orthodontic Treatment.
- Frenectomy.
- Dental Bridges or Implants.
- Find the Solution That’s Right for You.
Does gap between teeth increase?
This may mean that gaps in teeth can get bigger over the years, or in some cases they may get smaller. You’ll need to have a consultation with an orthodontist to understand how your teeth are shifting as you age.
Why is there a gap between my front two teeth?
This is very common and has many causes. If the front two teeth are very small, then the solution can be to bond them to improve their size before aligning them to be closer together. The gap could also be caused by a small piece of gum/flesh between the teeth called a frenum. This stops the teeth moving together and sometimes needs to be removed.
What is the best treatment for gap between front teeth?
Braces are the treatment of choice even in cases where the gap results due to tongue-thrusting and thumb-sucking habits, and in cases where the gaps are due to the smaller size of the teeth in comparison to the jaw size. A small gap in front teeth (< 2mm in size) can be easily treated by using tooth coloured fillings.
Can thumb sucking cause tooth gaps?
Thumb sucking that persists past childhood and a reflexive action called tongue thrusting can cause gaps in teeth. Both of these bad habits can cause a Class 2 malocclusion where the top teeth thrust forward. Small gaps can form in the front teeth. If the tooth gap is small, it may be tempting to ignore it.
What are teeth gap bands and do they work?
Essentially, teeth gap bands are small rubber bands that are slipped around the two teeth that flank the gap. Worn at night, most people with a gap of less than 3.5 millimeters will see a noticeable difference in as little as one week (with larger gaps closing in three to six months).