What should I do if the gaps between my teeth are getting bigger and bigger?

Dental space, also known as diastema, is the natural gap between teeth. Normally there are gaps between teeth, but the normal gaps between teeth are filled and covered by gum tissue (gingival papilla). According to the custom of southern Fujian people, if the gap between the front teeth is too big, it is easy to leak money. Scientifically speaking, it is not very reliable. But from another perspective, if the gap between the teeth is too big, it will affect the appearance. You cannot bring enough for yourself in work, life and career. It is not easy to gain self-confidence. It is also a headache to have gum inflammation and periodontal disease caused by food impaction between teeth.

What causes the gap between teeth to be too large?

1. Dental caries (dental decay): There is caries on the adjacent surface of the teeth, causing the gap between the teeth to widen.

2. Wisdom teeth: A certain gap is formed between the wisdom teeth with an inclined growth direction and the front molars, resulting in an excessively large gap between the teeth.

3. Impacted food: Teeth are impacted by food for a long time. Food is embedded in the interdental space and compresses the gum tissue. Inflammatory recession of the gingival papilla may occur, thereby widening the interdental space.

4. Tooth displacement: The displaced teeth are buried between the roots of the incisors, resulting in an excessively wide space between the incisors.

5. Odontoma and impacted teeth: The space between the maxillary front teeth is a common site for odontoma and impacted teeth, which can be diagnosed through X-rays.

6. Gingival recession: When mechanical stimulation, incorrect brushing methods, gingival inflammation and periodontal disease occur, the gingival papillae can easily become inflamed and bleed. Continued gingivitis will cause gingival recession, and the height of the gingival papillae will decrease. The lower it is, the wider the gap between teeth becomes.

7. Periodontitis: The alveolar bone of patients with periodontitis is absorbed, resulting in loose teeth and excessive gaps. Most adults suffer from periodontal disease, which progresses slowly and is mostly caused by Gingivitis develops, and there are not many conscious symptoms except for occasional bleeding when brushing teeth. It is generally not noticeable. When gingivitis develops to a certain extent, it is called periodontitis. At this time, severe oral odor, repeated periodontal abscesses, and tooth decay may occur. The teeth become loose, the gaps between the teeth become larger and sparse, and in severe cases, the teeth fall out.

8. Orthodontic treatment: During the orthodontic treatment process, temporary gaps will be formed due to the need for reconstruction of the position of the teeth. After the treatment is solid, the doctor will close the gaps.

9. The labial frenulum is too low attached: a common cause of the wide gap between the central incisors due to developmental physiological reasons. The labial frenulum is quite thick during the embryonic period and will gradually shrink after birth. If it does not shrink, And if the attachment between the gum doors is too low, it will cause the gap between the upper front teeth to be too wide. Ask the doctor to incise the labial frenulum attachment in time under local anesthesia, and the two central incisors will gradually and automatically move closer to the center. If you are unable to move the teeth closer to the center on their own, you can use orthodontics to narrow the gap between the teeth by slowly moving the teeth into a normal and straight position.

10. Supernumerary teeth: The labial and palatal sides between the maxillary incisors are the most common sites for supernumerary teeth. The abnormal growth of these teeth can seriously affect the growth and arrangement of normal permanent teeth, resulting in gaps between the upper incisors. widen.

11. Abnormal replacement of deciduous and permanent teeth: The permanent teeth have grown in but the deciduous teeth have not fallen out as scheduled. At this time, it is easy to form tooth gaps or tooth deviations. The retained deciduous teeth should be extracted directly in time.

12. Excessively wide gaps between deciduous teeth: It is a normal phenomenon for children to have excessively wide gaps between newly grown incisors during the deciduous and tooth-changing period. The permanent teeth in the future will be larger and more numerous than the deciduous teeth. The replacement of permanent teeth has been completed. It can close the space. On the contrary, if the gaps between the deciduous teeth are too close together, there will not be enough space when the wide permanent teeth grow in in the future, which will cause the teeth to be uneven.

Many people think that cleaning teeth will cause the gaps between teeth to become larger, so they always think it is better to clean teeth less often. In fact, this is an extremely wrong idea. It is normal to feel that the gaps between teeth have increased after teeth cleaning, but many people think that it is caused by teeth cleaning. In fact, due to the recession of the gums and the exposure of the tooth roots, the gaps between the teeth already exist. However, these gaps are usually covered with calculus and cannot be felt. After cleaning the teeth, the dirt on the tooth surfaces and gaps between the teeth is removed, and the gaps between the teeth are found to be enlarged. It feels uncomfortable, and some even have obvious soreness. This feeling will last for a while before disappearing. If the tartar and tartar are not removed for a long time, it will stimulate the gums to shrink further, exposing more roots and creating more gaps. big. Teeth cleaning uses the principle of ultrasonic mechanical vibration to remove tartar attached to the tooth surface and between the gaps between the teeth, restore the smooth and clean color of the teeth, and at the same time effectively prevent the occurrence of oral and dental diseases.

Methods and precautions for dealing with excessively large gaps between teeth:

1. Pull out abnormally growing wisdom teeth as soon as possible to eliminate the gap between the inclined wisdom teeth and the front molars. Helps protect molars.

2. Develop good oral hygiene habits. When it is too late or inconvenient to brush your teeth, you can rinse your mouth with water or tea instead to keep your mouth clean and hygienic.

3. Regular tooth cleaning and health care: Teeth cleaning is an effective measure to prevent gum inflammation and periodontal disease. Regular tooth cleaning once every three months to six months is the most effective way to maintain oral hygiene.

4. Master the correct brushing method: choose a soft-bristled toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste. If necessary, use toothpicks and dental floss to clean the places that are difficult to reach with a toothbrush and maintain good oral hygiene.

5. Orthodontic treatment to close the dental gap: stick the metal orthodontic brackets on the tooth surface, use orthodontic correction method to close the gap and restore the dental arch shape of the entire dentition. The time will be relatively short. longer.

6. Bad restorations or dentures are difficult to clean, which will lead to poor oral hygiene and gum recession. Do not seek convenience and cheapness and go to some clinics with low technical level and irregular operation for dental implants. This is also the main cause of poor restorations.

7. Actively treat periodontal disease: Gum and periodontal tissue diseases can cause gum recession, thus forming a gap between two teeth. It is recommended to actively carry out systematic treatment of periodontal disease, especially if there are gum bleeding, If individual teeth are loose or displaced, you should go to the hospital for examination in time for symptomatic treatment.

8. Use interdental brushes appropriately: When the teeth are misaligned or there is periodontal disease or degenerative lesions that cause the gums to recede and expose the tooth roots, obvious gaps will form between the teeth, which can easily cause impaction. Food, in this case an interdental brush is better than a toothpick.

9. Develop the habit of flossing: Hard and inferior toothpicks can easily damage the gums. It is best to use dental floss instead of toothpicks. Soft dental floss can smoothly pass through the physiological gaps between teeth without damaging human teeth, and can effectively remove food residue and dirt between teeth.

10. Porcelain teeth repaired with large gaps between teeth: The teeth are not arranged neatly and the gaps between teeth are relatively large. When adults have passed the growth and development period, porcelain crown repair can be considered to restore the normal tooth shape and close the teeth. Teeth gaps.