{"id":1724,"date":"2022-03-28T09:47:29","date_gmt":"2022-03-28T09:47:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dentalclinicinwhitefield.com\/blog\/?p=1724"},"modified":"2022-03-28T09:47:29","modified_gmt":"2022-03-28T09:47:29","slug":"causes-of-gaps-between-the-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dentalclinicinwhitefield.com\/blog\/causes-of-gaps-between-the-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are Gap Teeth, Its Common Causes, And How To Prevent It?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Having gap teeth or spacing issues between your teeth is a common problem. It is basically something when you have a space between two or more teeth. They usually do not create any issues, but there are cases in which it bothers the patient a lot. Most of the time, it makes a dysphoric appearance. On the other hand, it could cause pockets between your gum and the teeth where the food gets trapped, which causes issues with your gums. Basically, it could make your gums sore and tender and even lead to some concerning diseases. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">The good news for you is you do not have to stay with those discomforting gap teeth permanently. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">There are many treatments available that could help you overcome your gap teeth easily. Fixing them carries both health benefits as well as aesthetic value. With the assistance of restoration treatment, including<\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dentalclinicinwhitefield.com\/blog\/dental-crowns-treatment-bangalore\/\"><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b> Dental Crown Treatment in Bangalore <\/b><\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">or veneers, and composite bonding along with orthodontics, they correct the gap in the teeth. For large spaces with missing teeth, dental bridgework or implants could be easily used for registration. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>What Are The Types Of Teeth Gap?<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">There are four types of teeth gaps.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">When there is a gap only between your front teeth and side teeth.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">When there is a gap on one side of your canines.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">When there is a gap in your front teeth.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">When there is a gap in all your teeth.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>Cause Of Diastema<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Well, a diastema is a gap between two teeth. They are mostly seen on the front upper teeth. That being said, it could happen in any place between two teeth. There are various reasons to have gap teeth. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Even if the gap in your teeth does not bother you in any way or form, it is still advisable to visit a <\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dentalclinicinwhitefield.com\/blog\/\"><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>Dentist in Bangalore<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">. Even not for aesthetic purposes, you are required to check your diastema to learn whether it could lead to some other severe concerns like gum disease. Having a gap in your teeth could also lead to having an improper bite resulting in broken or chipped teeth. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">These are some of the causes of diastema:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">The size of the teeth compared to the jawbone.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Undersized or missing teeth.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Oversized labial frenum.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Incorrect swallowing reflex.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Gum diseases.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Loss of primary teeth.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Habits like thumb sucking.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>When Should You Visit A Dentist?<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">We highly recommend you to visit our dentist and consult about the diastema they or their children might have. It is not a concerning problem but one that must be tackled immediately not to form further complications. It is stated that orthodontists should analyze children above seven years old. The dentist or even an orthodontist would be able to find the underlying condition for the gap in the teeth, and according to the cause, they could recommend a treatment. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>How Can You Prevent It?<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">It is not easy or even possible to prevent all types of diastema. Although, if the leading cause for gap teeth is habits or gum diseases, you could easily reverse it.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Brush and floss your teeth daily at least twice.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Visit your dentist for regular tests and cleanings.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Help the children break the habit of thumb-sucking.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Correct your improper swallowing reflex <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>Overview<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Schedule your initial consultancy at Smile Zone Dental Specialty Centre<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Having gap teeth or spacing issues between your teeth is a common problem. It is basically something when you have a space between two or more teeth. They usually do not create any issues, but there are cases in which it bothers the patient a lot. Most of the time, it makes a dysphoric appearance. 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