Why are the gaps between my teeth getting bigger?

Why are the gaps between my teeth getting bigger?

Why are the spaces between my teeth getting bigger and bigger? When bacteria invades your gums or the bone that supports your teeth, one of the side effects is swelling. You might not be able to feel the swelling, but it can cause your teeth to move around. Swelling may come and go.

How can I reduce the gap between my teeth?

The main methods to close space between the teeth are:

1. Braces (orthodontic treatment)
2. Direct bonding (composite resin)
3. Composite veneers.
4. Porcelain veneers.

Why do people have a gap between their 2 front teeth?

The top cause of diastema (tooth gaps) is the difference between the size of the jaw and the size of the teeth. Improper spacing occurs when teeth are normally sized but the jaw is overly-large. Additional causes of gaps between the teeth include periodontitis and mesiodens.

What does it mean when a girl has a gap in her teeth?

Gaps may form when a person’s teeth are too small for the jaw bone. As a result, teeth are spaced too far apart. You may also develop diastema if there’s an overgrowth of the tissue that borders your gum line and your two upper front teeth. This overgrowth causes a separation between these teeth, resulting in a gap.

Can you keep your gap with braces?

Often, no matter where the gap originates, you must wear a full set of braces on both your upper and lower teeth. That’s because moving any teeth affects your entire mouth. If you have a space because you’re missing teeth, you might also need more extensive repair work done, such as tooth implants or a bridge.

Is it normal to have gaps between teeth after braces?

If gaps are very small, your doctor may use modified retainers to push your teeth back into place. But if the gaps are bigger, you may need another round of treatment with aligners or braces to ensure that your teeth move back into position.