The diastema or teeth of happiness…
Whether called teeth of happiness, luck or more medically diastema, the problem is the same. There’s a space between teeth. In some parts of the world, this physical detail is even a sign of beauty. But this space can also be fixed.
From a medical point of view, teeth spacing is called diastema. It is sometimes advisable to close this space because it can lead to significant pronunciation defects as well as sometimes physical complexes. This gauge can be on several levels, including on the lower jaw. There are also widespread diastics, where all teeth are independent. But most often this space lies between the top two central incisors.
Generally, diastema is congenital. It can be caused by too narrow central and lateral incisors, or even by dental agenesis. Some of the final teeth are absent. They won’t grow. Therefore, this causes an important space.
One of the solutions to close this diastema is to install brackets, a slightly different apparatus from the rings, which the orthodontists once laid and surrounding the whole tooth.
Diastema can be fixed thanks to orthodontic devices. Some of these devices are removable, but orthondists often opt for brackets. This especially prevents children from removing or forgetting their device. In any case, they must be worn for several months if we want to close this space.
This type of device requires special hygiene to prevent bacteria from coming home. So there are small brushes that are easily found in pharmacy. In case of irritation or injury, a small dough can be used. It’s a wax, which can be laid on the brackets to avoid lip injury.
But in some cases the devices are not effective if the cause is not treated, including a net between the top lip and the gum. The labial short brake is then called, which acts on the location of teeth during their successive growth.
Cut off the labial brake to reduce spacing
Cutting off the labial brake also helps to avoid creating a small pocket of bacteria between the two incisors, which can cause gingivitis. Then we need surgery.
After these different treatments, the diastema should disappear in 6 to 10 months. There is a more ′′ cosmetic ′′ possibility to hide the diastema, but only for adults, with facets laid on the outer surface of the teeth.