{"id":45,"date":"2021-04-22T13:07:31","date_gmt":"2021-04-22T13:07:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cooperowensdds.com\/blog\/?p=45"},"modified":"2021-09-21T17:22:01","modified_gmt":"2021-09-21T17:22:01","slug":"what-is-a-diastema-and-how-is-it-treated","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cooperowensdds.com\/blog\/2021\/04\/22\/what-is-a-diastema-and-how-is-it-treated\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a Diastema and How is it Treated?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>There\u2019s a good chance you\u2019ve met someone before who had a gap between their two front teeth. Perhaps that person is even you! It\u2019s more common than you may think, but did you know there is an actual name for the condition? It\u2019s called a diastema, and if you\u2019re not a dentist, you\u2019ve likely never heard that word before. Keep reading to learn what causes a diastema and how your dentist can treat it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Causes a Diastema?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Both children and adults alike experience diastemas, and while they are harmless, they can cause your smile to look less attractive. Many times, when a child\u2019s adult teeth come in, the problem rectifies itself, however, this is not always the case. So, what exactly causes a diastema?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The most common cause is the teeth being too small to fill the space created by the jawbone, thus a gap is left between the two front teeth.<\/li><li>In some cases, individual teeth in the upper row are abnormally sized, which may result in a larger gap between the prominent incisors.<\/li><li>If the labial frenum (or the tissue connecting the upper lip to the gums) is too large, a diastema may also occur.<\/li><li>Tooth loss is another potential cause of a diastema. When there is a gap left by a missing tooth, the remaining teeth will shift in an attempt to close that space, which can result in a larger space than normal between the middle teeth.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you know the different causes of diastemas, it\u2019s important to know what the treatment options are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can Your Dentist Treat a Diastema?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While diastemas are common, the good news is that cosmetic dentistry has made it possible for dentists to correct them in an effective and simple way. In the \u201colden days\u201d of cosmetic dentistry, the primary method of correcting gaps between the two front teeth was the application of braces. As if having a diastema isn\u2019t frustrating enough, metal brackets and wires don\u2019t exactly boost self-confidence. Thanks to advancements in the world of cosmetic dentistry, porcelain veneers are now an extremely popular method when it comes to smile transformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In as little as two visits, your dentist can make a custom mold and design paper-thin shells made of porcelain that will be bonded to the front of your teeth, masking the gap between them. Over time, the veneers will need to be replaced, but if cared for properly, they can last decades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve been living with a diastema, you don\u2019t have to go on hiding your smile. Talk to your dentist about porcelain veneers. The smile you\u2019ve always wanted is waiting for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to smile transformation, no one does it quite like Dr. Cooper Owens and Dr. Alex Salen. Their expertise and commitment to keeping their practice abreast of the latest technology make them your go-to dentists for the highest quality of cosmetic dental treatment. With combined years of experience and training, there\u2019s no better place to receive your porcelain veneer procedure. You can schedule a consultation <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperowensdds.com\/request-an-appointment.html\">online<\/a> or call <strong>(440) 466-4884<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s a good chance you\u2019ve met someone before who had a gap between their two front teeth. Perhaps that person is even you! It\u2019s more common than you may think, but did you know there is an actual name for the condition? 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