"The gap between the teeth is too big, eating old stuffed teeth, uncomfortable"
"How did the gap between the teeth get bigger and bigger?"
Is it because of the frequent use of toothpicks and floss? ”
"Am I so poor because the gap between my teeth is too big?"
From the analysis of physiognomy, the large gap between the teeth is one of the symbols of leakage of wealth, which has no scientific basis, but putting aside the statement of leakage of wealth, the gap between the teeth is too large will also affect the appearance, and even affect the health of the mouth.
From the perspective of the dentist, the excessive size of the tooth gap will indeed affect the appearance, health and quality of life, and the more serious cases need to be adjusted through scientific methods.
So what exactly is making the gap between the teeth getting bigger and bigger?
Why is the gap between the teeth getting bigger and bigger?
01 Congenital factors: congenital tooth development deformities, poor tooth alignment in adolescence;
02 Missing teeth: Ignore the missing teeth, and the adjacent teeth collapse to form an excessively large gap;
03 Severe caries: tooth decay, the gap formed after bacteria corrode the tooth;
04 Periodontal disease: Periodontal disease can lead to alveolar bone resorption, and the longer the tooth root is exposed, the more obvious the tooth gap is.
Normal, healthy gum condition, filled with gums between teeth, and do not easily stuff food. From the cross-sectional view, you will see that there are still some small gaps, but they are well supported by gums and periodontal tissue.
People with unhealthy gums have large gaps between their teeth, and the gums are red, swollen and withdrawn, exposing the root of the tooth. From the cross-sectional view, the atrophy of the gums and periodontal tissue is obvious, and the absorption of the bones is also very obvious.
The gap between the teeth is too big, can it be repaired?
1, resin repair: for 1 ~ 2 mm front teeth between the teeth, you can directly use resin aesthetic repair, but the probability of falling off is relatively large, need regular maintenance.
2, orthodontics: through the method of wearing braces orthodontics, so that the teeth move, orthodontics can achieve the purpose of shrinking the gap between the teeth, the correction time takes about 1 and a half to 2 years.
Orthodontic treatment can solve the problem of large gaps between teeth very well, there is no loss of teeth, but for adults the correction time is long.
3, porcelain tooth restoration: if the front teeth gap is large, generally we recommend choosing all-porcelain porcelain teeth, because the full porcelain porcelain teeth do not have a metal base, not only can restore the morphological function of the tooth body, strong bending force and color, realistic appearance, smooth surface, long-term use will not appear black spots and gum discoloration and other issues, the time required is relatively short.
4, tooth patch: tooth patch for the tooth gap is also a good way, compared to porcelain teeth for tooth patch only need to grind off the surface of the tooth a layer, the damage to the tooth is very small, and the time required is also shorter.
Regardless of the type of restoration, it is best to check which causes the gap between the teeth is too large before adjusting. For example, the gums caused by periodontal disease are atrophied, resulting in larger and larger gaps in the teeth, and it is necessary to first receive treatment to control the periodontal inflammation, and then carry out the corresponding repair of the seams.
The choice of the method of closing the teeth is determined according to your own situation, and you can refer to the advice provided by the doctor. However, it is important to choose formal institutions and professional doctors to ensure dental safety and closure effect.