Are you worried about a space between your front teeth being the focal point of your smile? A gap between teeth that is wider than 0.5 millimeters is called a diastema. It isn’t harmful and can appear in children and adults. It can be caused by small teeth in relation to the size of the jaw, missing or undersized teeth, or an oversized labial frenum. In some cases, it can be the result of advanced gum disease, tongue thrusting, or thumb sucking. No matter the cause, your cosmetic dentist can close it. You have many options to fix a gap between your front teeth.
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