{"id":269,"date":"2025-10-01T15:57:24","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T15:57:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.magnoliashoresfamilydental.com\/blog\/?p=269"},"modified":"2026-05-19T17:32:01","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T17:32:01","slug":"fixing-gap-between-front-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.magnoliashoresfamilydental.com\/blog\/2025\/10\/01\/fixing-gap-between-front-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"Mind The Gap: Narrowing the Void Between Your Two Front Teeth"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" src=\"https:\/\/www.magnoliashoresfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-300x201.png\" alt=\"Close up of a patient\u2019s diastema \" class=\"wp-image-270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.magnoliashoresfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-300x201.png 300w, https:\/\/www.magnoliashoresfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image.png 553w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you have a gap between your two front teeth, you have what a dentist might call a <em>diastema. <\/em>Some patients find their diastema endearing, while others are bothered by the empty void in their smile. For those who\u2019d like a more consistent look, there are plenty of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.magnoliashoresfamilydental.com\/cosmetic-dentistry.html\">cosmetic<\/a> and restorative solutions to choose from, so don\u2019t worry \u2013 your dentist can help! If you do mind the gap, keep reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Causes Diastema?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you know what a diastema is, you\u2019re probably wondering what exactly causes it. How did you develop this very front-facing gap between your teeth? The answer isn\u2019t exactly simple. Many different things can make your pearly whites appear separated, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Genetics <\/strong>\u2013 genes play a role in the size and shape of your teeth, as well as how they emerge from your gumline.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lip ties<\/strong> \u2013 an overly thick band of tissue that can \u201ctie down\u201d your lip and impact your oral development.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Abnormal swallowing<\/strong> \u2013 pressing your tongue against the front of your teeth while you swallow can cause a gap to form over time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Advanced gum disease<\/strong> <strong>(periodontitis)<\/strong> \u2013 gum disease bacteria can eventually spread to attack your jawbone, in which case your dental structure might shift.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can I Narrow the Gap?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Narrowing your diastema and achieving a more seamless smile will depend on what your dentist finds during an oral exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if the cause of your front-toothed gap has to do with the <strong>position of your teeth<\/strong> or your <strong>oral structure<\/strong>, Invisalign or CandidPro might be the best treatment method. If the problem has more to do with the <strong>size and shape<\/strong> of your pearly whites, veneers or dental bonding will be better able to conceal the empty space. For <strong>cases of periodontitis<\/strong>, your dentist will include gum disease therapy as part of your treatment plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many reasons you might have a diastema, and just as many (if not more) ways to close the gap. Finding the right treatment solution for you is simply a matter of picking up the phone and calling your dentist!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.magnoliashoresfamilydental.com\/meet-dr-parry.html\">Dr. Tristan J. Parry<\/a> is your highly experienced dentist in Summerfield. Thanks to hundreds of hours of advanced training, Dr. Parry is skilled at providing patients with beautiful dental cosmetics. If you mind the gap between your two front teeth, call Dr. Parry&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.magnoliashoresfamilydental.com\/contact.html\">office<\/a> at 336-728-6153 and schedule your consultation today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you have a gap between your two front teeth, you have what a dentist might call a diastema. Some patients find their diastema endearing, while others are bothered by the empty void in their smile. 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