{"id":105,"date":"2023-09-05T09:43:40","date_gmt":"2023-09-05T09:43:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eastcenterdental.com\/blog\/?p=105"},"modified":"2023-11-01T09:43:51","modified_gmt":"2023-11-01T09:43:51","slug":"3-ways-to-deal-with-gapped-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eastcenterdental.com\/blog\/?p=105","title":{"rendered":"3 Ways to Deal with Gapped Teeth"},"content":{"rendered":"
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For better or worse, gapped teeth can completely change the way that your smile looks. If you\u2019ve had them your entire life, you may be a little bit insecure about the way that they affect your appearance. In that case, any treatment that could help you would be a welcome relief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll be pleased to learn that there are actually several dental treatments<\/a> that can repair this kind of issue. If you want to learn more about them and get some information about which is best for you, here\u2019s what you should know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Causes Gapped Teeth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In some cases, you can develop gapped teeth later in life due to the progression of certain oral health problems. If you have severe gum disease, for example, that could damage the jawbone and cause your teeth to move apart. Teeth could also start to drift if you\u2019ve been missing a tooth for a long time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, most people who have gapped teeth have had it forever due to genetics, either due to the natural size of your teeth or your jawbone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Treatment to Address Gapped Teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your teeth have started to develop a gap due to an outstanding oral health problem, the first order of business will be to treat that issue. If you have gum disease, for example, your dentist may recommend periodontal therapy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then there\u2019s dealing with the gapped teeth themselves. There are several cosmetic dental treatments that can help you to address this issue:<\/p>\n\n\n\n