{"id":2927,"date":"2024-03-28T15:07:41","date_gmt":"2024-03-28T15:07:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stunningdentistry.com\/blog?p=2927"},"modified":"2024-03-28T15:07:41","modified_gmt":"2024-03-28T15:07:41","slug":"causes-and-treatment-options-for-gap-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stunningdentistry.com\/blog\/cosmetic-dentistry\/causes-and-treatment-options-for-gap-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"Causes and treatment options for gap teeth"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stunningdentistry.com\/blog\/cosmetic-dentistry\/causes-and-treatment-options-for-gap-teeth\/#Causes_of_gap_between_teeth\" >Causes of gap between teeth:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stunningdentistry.com\/blog\/cosmetic-dentistry\/causes-and-treatment-options-for-gap-teeth\/#Treatment_options_for_Teeth_Gap\" >Treatment options for Teeth Gap:-<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stunningdentistry.com\/blog\/cosmetic-dentistry\/causes-and-treatment-options-for-gap-teeth\/#FAQs_about_Teeth_gap_Treatment\" >FAQs about Teeth gap Treatment:-<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Gap teeth or if there&#8217;s an abnormal <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stunningdentistry.com\/teeth-gap-closure-treatment-india.html\"><strong>gap between teeth<\/strong><\/a>, this condition is called <strong>diastema<\/strong>. Diastema in India is very prevalent due to lack of dental awareness among people.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stunningdentistry.com\/images\/resource\/teeth-in-an-hour.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Causes_of_gap_between_teeth\"><\/span>Causes of gap between teeth:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>1. Primary reason is when the size of the teeth is not in proportion with the size of the jaw.<br \/>\n2. Excessive growth of gingival tissue or the frenum can cause gaps between teeth [Frenum is the tissue connecting lips with gums]<br \/>\n3. Abnormal oral habits such as thumb sucking, tongue thrusting can cause spaces in between teeth.<br \/>\n4. Abnormal swallowing can cause diastema.<br \/>\n5. Underlying dental diseases such as severe gingival or periodontal infections can also cause <strong>gap between the teeth<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Dental conditions such as infection of gums can be considered common if not occurred very frequently. But treating your dental conditions is important as they may lead to severe complications in the future. So visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stunningdentistry.com\"><strong>best dentist in India<\/strong> <\/a>to get a complete oral checkup and prevent any underlying conditions.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Treatment_options_for_Teeth_Gap\"><\/span>Treatment options for Teeth Gap:-<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Diastema can be treated by treating the root cause of the condition. It can be done in three ways<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u25cf If the condition is caused due to gingival infections or frenum overgrowth, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stunningdentistry.com\/periodontal-gingival-flap-surgery-india.html\"><strong>gingival surgery<\/strong><\/a> is necessary. Gingivectomy or flap surgeries are performed for gingival infections. Frenectomy is performed in case of midline diastema caused by frenum overgrowth.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf If there is no problem with the gingiva, visit the best <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stunningdentistry.com\/orthodontic-treatments-india.html\"><strong>orthodontist in India<\/strong><\/a> to determine your oral condition. The treatment options for correction of gap teeth include braces and invisalign treatments. Braces treatment may take a longer period of time which can be over a year. While <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stunningdentistry.com\/invisalign-braces-delhi-india.html\"><strong>invisalign<\/strong> <\/a>is a painless procedure that requires less time than braces. Your dentist decides the mode of treatment based on your oral condition.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf There are other cosmetic treatments available which can be used to cover the spaces in between the teeth without repositioning the teeth. They are:-<\/p>\n<p><strong>1.Veneers:<\/strong> Porcelain veneers in India have the benefit of customisation of size, color, shape of the veneers are popular cosmetic treatments preferred. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stunningdentistry.com\/porcelain-veneers-india.html\"><strong>Porcelain veneers<\/strong><\/a> are strong and durable; hence they are long lasting. If you are not considering orthodontic treatments, this can be one of the best treatment options available.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2.Dental crowns:<\/strong> After the preparation of the tooth, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stunningdentistry.com\/teeth-supported-crown-bridges-india.html\"><strong>dental crowns<\/strong><\/a> can be customized based on those measurements. Though they are inferior to veneers in aesthetics, they are durable and are one of the good treatment options available to treat <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stunningdentistry.com\/teeth-gap-closure-treatment-india.html\"><strong>diastema<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stunningdentistry.com\/composite-tooth-bonding-india.html\">Composite bonding<\/a> :<\/strong> After tooth preparation and etching, composite is applied and is shaped in the desired shape covering any spaces in between the teeth. They are less expensive but are not long lasting as other treatments.<\/p>\n<p>We advise you to visit the best dental clinic in Delhi having all the advanced dental procedures available for all your dental needs.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stunningdentistry.com\/images\/resource\/Ms%20Nainika.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_about_Teeth_gap_Treatment\"><\/span>FAQs about Teeth gap Treatment:-<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><strong>1. Is the procedure painful? <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No, the dental treatments for treating diastema are not painful. Even the surgical procedures are performed under anesthesia without causing any pain to the patient.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2.Is the treatment permanent? <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yes the treatment procedures such as crowns and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stunningdentistry.com\/dental-veneers-india.html\"><strong>dental veneers<\/strong><\/a> are permanent. The surgical procedures also offer permanent solutions to diastema.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3.What is the best treatment option for diastema? <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Generally dentists recommend surgical treatment (in case of gingival problems) followed by cosmetic treatments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gap teeth or if there&#8217;s an abnormal gap between teeth, this condition is called diastema. Diastema in India is very prevalent due to lack of dental awareness among people. Causes of gap between teeth: 1. 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