Are you frustrated with a gap-toothed grin? If so, the doctors of Vista Dental in Medicine Hat are here to help with a variety of cosmetic and orthodontic treatments. But in order to treat a gap, which is scientifically called a diastema, it is necessary to determine what caused it. This article focuses on gaps between the upper front incisors.
Much of the time, there is simply extra room for teeth, so they don’t close together. In these cases, we can provide correction with the Invisalign series of invisible orthodontic devices. We can also simply close the gap with veneers. However, there may also be some force that is pushing the teeth apart. The labial frenum is the vertical strip of tissue that connects the inside of the upper lip to the jaw. If it is overly thick, it may prevent the front teeth from coming together. If the patient has a habit such as thumb sucking or tongue thrusting, this may also undo orthodontic or cosmetic correction. Tongue thrusting as a nervous tick may require psychological treatment, while tongue thrusting due to swallowing or breathing difficulty may require the assistance of an ear, nose, and throat doctor.
Vista Dental is located at 7 Strachan Bay SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1B 4Y2, Canada. To schedule an appointment, call 403-548-7077 or visit Vista Dental MH.
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