Let Us Fill in the Gaps in Your Life! Diastema Treatment
Separated front teeth, which are encountered in both men and women, are uncomfortable for many people, although some individuals find it sympathetic such as Madonna. Today, within the scope of smile design applications, we know that many famous names get rid of gap teeth with various methods. For example, Demi Lovato is one of the best known of this.
The formation of gaps in the front teeth, also called diastema, usually causes aesthetic problems, but can also cause functional problems such as difficulty in eating or speaking. Nowadays, treatment methods such as laminate veneers, bonding or braces can eliminate the separation of the front teeth.
What causes gaps between teeth?
There are many different known causes of separation between teeth. Gaps between teeth can be congenital due to developmental problems, or it can develop later due to bad habits. The most common causes of separation between teeth can be listed as follows:
- Hereditary small size of the teeth in relation to the jawbone and consequently the teeth are positioned far away from each other,
- Although the jaw development has been completed as it should be, the teeth have not developed to the same extent,
- The two front teeth and the gum growth that occurs on this gum line,
- Lateral incisors do not develop properly,
- In infants, excessive sucking of the thumb overloads the front two teeth and pushes them away from each other,
- Missing teeth,
- In case of impaired swallowing reflexes, the tongue presses on the two front teeth, also called “tongue thrust”,
- Swelling of the gums due to gum infections and pushing the teeth away from each other,
- Problems in tooth alignment during development,
- After tooth extraction, the teeth shift into the extraction cavities.
All of the reasons listed above can cause tooth separation. If you do not have functional problems and the aesthetic appearance does not bother you, you can continue your life in this way. However, if you are both functionally and aesthetically uncomfortable, you can get the smile you desire by consulting a reliable physician.
Methods Used in the Treatment of Gap Tooth (Diastema)
There are several methods that people who are not at peace with their gap teeth can use to close this diastema. Doctor’s recommendations and patient decisions are decisive on which of these procedures will be applied. The 3 most common methods used in the treatment of diastema are braces, bonding and laminate veneers.
Dental Braces
In braces treatment, which is one of the oldest treatment methods for closing the gap between the gap teeth, it is essential to ensure that the gap teeth come closer to each other over time and reach the position they should be in. In the process of braces treatment, a reasonable pressure is applied on the teeth. Metal braces can be used in braces treatment, as well as methods such as ceramic braces, invisible braces, or braces. You need to wear the braces on your teeth for a certain period of time. If this situation will bother you and you need an aesthetic application that will solve the problem quickly, you need to turn to applications such as bonding or laminate veneers.
Bonding
Compared to braces, bonding is a much more cosmetic method in which composite materials, which are also used in the treatment of dental caries, are used. Thanks to these composite materials, it is possible to expand the teeth transversely or lengthen them, thus closing the gaps between the teeth. Bonding applications has two important advantages. The first of these is the use of a material in the same shade as the tooth color and giving the teeth a natural appearance. Another is that it is a procedure that takes only 30 to 60 minutes. It is absolutely out of the question for patients to feel any pain or soreness during the application.
Laminate Veneer
Laminate veneer, also called laminated veneer or leaf veneer, is one of the most aesthetic methods applied to close the gap between the teeth. In laminate veneer applications prepared in the laboratory by taking impressions of the teeth, the intervention applied to the teeth is minimal. Before the application, a roughening work is performed on the teeth and then the prepared laminate veneers are bonded onto the teeth. It takes approximately 1 week to prepare the laminates and complete the application. The most important feature of laminate veneers, which are produced similar to the natural texture of the tooth, is light transmittance. In this way, it is almost impossible to separate from one’s real teeth.
All of the above applications are extremely effective in filling the gaps between the teeth. If you are also uncomfortable with the gaps between your teeth and want to have a perfect smile like many famous stars, including Demi Lovato, you can contact us right now.
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