Space between Teeth
SPACE BETWEEN TEETH
Space between teeth are commonly seen in children and adults. Spacing seen in the milk teeth in children is quite normal and good because space will accommodate the larger permanent teeth. In permanent teeth, however, it is a defect and needs to be corrected.
Why do they occur?
- Teeth are small but the jaw size is large, thus leading to generalized spacing.
- A thick band of tissue (Frenal Attachment) from the upper lip may get attached between the upper incisors, thus causing spacing between them.
- Habits like thumb sucking, lip biting etc.
- It could be a hereditary problem.
Why do space have to be closed?
- Space between the teeth give you a very unpleasant smile.
- Food tends to get caught between the teeth and this leads to bad smell, tartar formation, which in turn weakness the gums and reduces the bone support.
- Constant food accumulation can also lead to cavities between adjacent teeth.
- Minimal Space between the front teeth can be filled up with tooth coloured filling material by increasing the width of the teeth marginally. The filling material merges perfectly with the natural tooth colour.
- Slightly larger space can be closed by placing the crowns. For this, the natural teeth are reduced in size on all the sides and slightly larger crowns are placed to mask the defect.
- If you do not want to affect the size of the teeth, Orthodontic treatment is preferred. Thus may be fixed or removable depending on the precise problem with your teeth and jaw. The duration of treatment to close spaces may vary from six months to more than a year, followed by retainers.
If you need more details or information, you can visit Dr.Kamini at
Ramchandra’s Jussmile Dental Clinic,
1333/A,B1,Royal Castle Apartments,
7th cross street,
Poompuhar Nagar,Kolathur,
Chennai-99
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