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Spaced Teeth
Spaced Teeth: What is It and How is It Treated?
Spaced teeth are relatively common. Spacing between teeth can affect a person's appearance, speech, and may lead to food getting trapped between teeth.
How to Identify Spaced Teeth
Wherever there are gaps between teeth and this is not due to missing teeth this can be referred to as spaced teeth.
Causes of a Spaced Teeth
Effects of a Spaced Teeth
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Genetics / Inherited
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Habits
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prolonged bottle feeding
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thumb-sucking
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pacifier use
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Early loss of baby teeth
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Injury
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Tooth wear
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Difficulty chewing and speaking: The nature of a deep bite can make it difficult to bite and chew food properly, as well as to speak clearly.
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Reduced self-esteem: A deep bite can lead to reduced self-esteem.
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Social anxiety: People with a deep bite may be afraid of social situations because they are worried about how their appearance will be perceived by others.
Treatment of a Spaced Teeth
Treatment depends on cause, patient age, severity and patient preference but can include:
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Clear removable aligners
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Clear or metal braces
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Dento-facial orthopaedics
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Jaw surgery + Orthodontics
Book a Free Consultation: Your First Step
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