What should I do if I have wide gaps between my teeth at a young age?

Having gaps between teeth greatly affects the appearance.

People aged 50 or 60

The gradual widening of the gap between teeth is still "excusable"

But many young people in their twenties and thirties have their teeth widened early on.

They don't really care...

Reminder to everyone: Don’t ignore wide gaps between teeth!

Learn to seek medical attention promptly!

Why do the gaps between teeth get bigger?

01 Failure to promptly restore teeth after extraction

If the teeth that need to be filled are not filled in time, it is likely to cause the adjacent teeth to move and tilt, and gaps will appear between the originally neatly arranged teeth.

If a tooth is extracted without restoration, the adjacent teeth will move toward the missing tooth, and the opposing teeth will gradually grow and even bite the opposing gums.

02 Periodontal disease, occlusal trauma and other issues

Typical symptoms include long-term gum bleeding, tartar, loose teeth or bad breath, etc. Clinically, the gap between teeth caused by this reason is more common.

03 Congenital tooth malformation

Poor dental alignment may begin to show up during adolescence.

04 Tooth decay

Tooth decay bacteria corrode the gaps formed after the teeth

05 Pathological displacement

In addition to periodontal disease causing bacteria to destroy the alveolar bone, the failure to fill teeth that need to be filled can cause periodontal support to become poor and cause displacement.

Another important reason is that the balance of forces acting on the teeth has changed (such as long-term use of the same-side teeth for chewing), which may result in tooth displacement, which is theoretically called pathological displacement.

It not only affects one’s appearance and social interaction, causing psychological burden, but also makes it easy for food to get stuck between teeth, resulting in food residue and causing gum disease and periodontal disease. (Key point)

What should I do if there are gaps between my teeth?

01 Orthodontics

Traditional metal bracket appliance: also called ordinary metal bracket dental braces, is a relatively traditional and relatively cheap orthodontic technology. The material is stainless steel bracket and is widely used.

Bracketless invisible braces: Invisible braces are made of elastic and transparent polymer materials. They do not require brackets or wires. They are easy to put on and take off and do not interfere with the patient's daily life. Oral hygiene is easy to maintain.

02 Veneers or all-ceramic teeth

The correction principle of this method is to grind down the originally crooked teeth appropriately, and then put on neat crowns and veneers to achieve the purpose of correction.

This method can quickly give you a set of neat, white teeth, and the effect is very good. It is a common method used by many celebrity white-collar workers to beautify their teeth.

03 Solve the gap between teeth with wedge-shaped defects

If the transverse groove is obvious, it should be filled with dental materials or repaired with porcelain inlays.

If the horizontal groove is not obvious but there are symptoms of pain from hot and cold stimulation, desensitization treatment is enough. It should be emphasized that you must avoid brushing horizontally and choose a softer toothbrush and finer toothpaste.

If you find that the gap between your teeth is getting bigger, be sure to go to the hospital and see a doctor in time to get the right medicine.