The dentist talked about the causes of the gap between the teeth in adulthood
The gap between the teeth is called a diastema in another way. Some people think that this feature makes a person beautiful, while others don't like it. In modern dentistry, this feature is considered a defect and is treated fairly smoothly. On May 11, Sabit Aliyev, a dental surgeon and chief physician of the Russian Dental Implantation Center Dental Clinic network, told Izvestia about the causes of diastema in adulthood, as well as about the methods of its treatment.
"The gap between the front teeth can appear in different periods of life. For example, almost 98% of children aged 6-8 have it when they change their baby teeth to permanent ones," the specialist said.
According to him, as they get older, the dentition may return to its previous state. It can thicken after the incisors erupt, the expert explained.
"Almost 20% of the population still have diastema in adulthood, which can be caused by a genetic trait, bad habits, or abnormalities of the frenulum of the upper lip," Aliyev said.
The dentist emphasized that teeth with diastema require careful care in case.
"In most cases, diastema in adults is a consequence of bad habits, poor nutrition, or excessive use of dental floss and toothpicks. It is worth monitoring your diet and giving up bad habits, visiting the dentist more often and treating periodontitis and gingivitis on time," the expert said.
Aliev noted that in order to prevent diastema in children, they should not be allowed to put their hands in their mouths, and it is also worthwhile to eliminate the anomaly of the frenulum at the age of 6-8 and regularly visit the dentist.
The doctor said that if the gap between the teeth in adulthood leads to a violation of diction, it is necessary to consult a doctor. In the case of, for example, a shortened frenulum, a surgical operation is performed.
There is also a cosmetic correction or restoration. In the first case, a tooth-colored seal is placed, but it needs to be replaced every 5-7 years. Artistic restoration is more complex, the filling is done in layers, but does not require replacement and lasts a long time, the doctor added.
On May 5, Olga Chepurkova, Professor, MD, speaker of REVIXAN, told Izvestia about mistakes in dental care. Only three tools provide real hygiene: a regular toothbrush, a monopuckle brush and interdental brushes, she stressed. The average time required for proper hygiene is from 15 to 30 minutes per day. Most people limit themselves to two minutes, she added.
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