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Gap In Front Teeth

A gap in the front teeth is also known as a diastema. They usually do not require any treatment, but as it affects the esthetics, various treatments are suggested to fill in this gap. Treatment procedures include direct composite filling, veneers, ceramic or zirconia crowns, or orthodontically moving the teeth together.

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Does one need treatment for gap in front teeth?

Query: Hello doctor,I have a gap in front teeth may be it is diastema. Teeth are not fully separated apart starting from gum line like typical diastema. They have only slight gap below the gum line, may be less than an mm. I want to know whether this gap between the teeth require any kind of treatment othe...  Read Full »

Dr. Nivedita Dalmia

Dr. Nivedita Dalmia

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The treatment is required for an esthetic purpose only. Radiographs look fine (attachment removed to protect patient identity) to me. Along the years, the gap might increase due to a shift of the two teeth leading to an increase in the gap. There is no exercise to close...  Read Full »

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