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Medical Conditions - Midline Diastema

Midline diastema is a space present between maxillary and mandibular central incisors. It can occur due to genetic and environmental causes. Excessive anterior overbite is one of the causes of having midline diastema. Trauma to maxillary anteriors from mandibular incisors causes maxillary incisors to become proclined, and it results in causing diastema. Midline diastema caused due to supernumerary teeth and soft tissue anomalies are removed surgically, and the spaces are closed orthodontically. Oral habits like thumb sucking and tongue thrusting can cause diastema, and it is closed by orthodontic treatment.

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Can gaps in teeth exist even after getting braces?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. Firstly, a physiologic space between front teeth is known as midline diastema.

How to fix the gap between the front teeth?

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I have teeth gaps. Can they be closed by using braces?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have looked over your question and understand your concern about your spacing. The gaps or spaces can be treated with braces (orthodontic appliances).

Does one need treatment for gap in front teeth?

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.

How to prevent gap between the front teeth?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read through your complaint and the relevant details. Tooth gaps in the front are inherited in families to a certain extent.

Is it safe to order aligners online?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is not advisable to get any changes done by any appliances without the supervision or guidance of a certified orthodontist. Please make sure you are getting your treatment progress monitored. Thank you.

Can an upper lip tie cause a gap between teeth in a child?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read through your complaint and the relevant details. The upper lip tie in your child is one of the common problems faced.

How can we treat the gaps between the teeth?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the image (attachment removed to protect patient identity). We can try composite filling or veneer or porcelain veneers.

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Swollen gums causing dislocation of teeth. What can be done?

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