{"id":117,"date":"2025-02-06T14:45:03","date_gmt":"2025-02-06T14:45:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.manasquandentistry.com\/blog\/?p=117"},"modified":"2025-04-24T14:47:14","modified_gmt":"2025-04-24T14:47:14","slug":"what-is-diastema","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.manasquandentistry.com\/blog\/what-is-diastema\/","title":{"rendered":"What in the World is Diastema?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Madonna, Mike Tyson, and Arnold Schwarzenegger. On the surface, these individuals may not seem to have much in common, but did you know they all have something called diastema? That\u2019s right \u2013 these icons all sport a gap between their front teeth that became a signature part of their look. Maybe you share this trait but don\u2019t want it to define your smile. Learn more about the term here<\/a> and available options to fix it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What is Diastema?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Diastema is simply a noticeable gap in the teeth, most commonly between the two front ones. Diastemas are not harmful to your oral health, but they can be a symptom of gum disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Though not usually a health concern, diastema can cause aesthetic problems for some patients who want an attractive smile with no spaces in between their teeth. Luckily, there are solutions for patients with this condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a0What Causes Diastema?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Diastema is often passed along genetically and can stem from missing teeth, teeth that are too small, or an oversized connective tissue between the lips and gums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tooth gaps are also more common in children and often disappear when a child\u2019s permanent adult teeth come in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a0Is Diastema Harmful?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Diastema is only an oral health issue if it is a sign of gum disease. If gum disease is present, there are periodontal treatment options available like scaling and root planing.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scaling and root planing is a deep cleaning treatment that addresses mild gum disease. It is similar to a regular tooth cleaning, but a numbing agent is applied so a hygienist can easily reach and remove bacteria hiding deep beneath the gums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can I Close the Gap Caused by Diastema?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Maybe you don\u2019t have gum disease, but you\u2019d like to give your smile an aesthetic improvement by getting rid of a gap. There are several options available:<\/p>\n\n\n\n