{"id":1653,"date":"2026-08-31T05:25:26","date_gmt":"2026-08-31T05:25:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pepytech.com\/toothtown\/?p=1653"},"modified":"2026-08-31T06:49:04","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T06:49:04","slug":"gap-diastema-closure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pepytech.com\/toothtown\/gap-diastema-closure\/","title":{"rendered":"GAP \/ DIASTEMA CLOSURE"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Diastema is spacing between two teeth. These spaces can form anywhere in the mouth, but most of the time noticeable in the upper front teeth. It is also common in<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">children aged between 10 to 12 yrs which is a normal phenomenon and no need any intervention. For others, gap between teeth can be embarrassing making you smile more consciously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Why it occurs?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are various reasons for midline diastema<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>High labial frenum &#8211; a thick fibrous tissue attached in upper lip extends between two front teeth causes spacing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anatomical deformity &#8211; a small tooth &amp; big arch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Habits &#8211; thumb sucking, tongue thrusting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Relapse after Orthodontic treatment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gum problem<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How can it be corrected?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Removing the Etiology gives the best result. Gaps can be closed with<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Composite restoration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Laminates, Veneers or Crowns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Removable Appliances \/ Clips<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Orthodontic braces<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Invisible aligners<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Diastema is spacing between two teeth. 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