Every person whose teeth are sparse, whose fangs are too small or, conversely, very large, dreams of a beautiful smile. Not everyone is naturally given the gift of having perfect teeth. You can often find a person whose teeth stick out sharply, or there is a gap between the front and side teeth. Dentists call it diastema. Why does she appear? How to get rid of it? What do sharp front teeth popularly mean? What if my teeth are small? About everything in more detail in the article.

Types of gaps between teeth

There are two types of interdental gaps in people:

  • false;
  • true.

During the period of changing baby teeth, a false diastema may appear. It received its name due to the fact that after the formation of a permanent dentition, it should disappear without a trace.

A gap between the molars is called a true gap. It will not disappear on its own, and therefore requires correction, which can only be done by a dentist.

Causes

A gap between teeth may appear for the following reasons:

  • hereditary predisposition;
  • low location of the frenulum on the upper lip;
  • late appearance of permanent teeth;
  • improper development and formation of excess tooth buds in the fetus during development in the womb;
  • long-term use of the pacifier;
  • habit of biting nails, pens, pencils, etc.;
  • abnormal shape and size of the lateral incisors.

How to get rid of the problem?

In modern dentistry, there are many methods that a dentist can offer to get rid of gaps between teeth. In this case, the specialist must take into account the individual characteristics of the structure of the dentition of each patient.

All methods for eliminating interdental gaps are divided into:


  1. artistic restoration;
  2. surgical plastic surgery;
  3. surgical intervention;
  4. orthodontic methods (installation of braces or caps).

Aesthetic camouflage of a defect

This method is also called artistic restoration. The technology is similar to filling. To carry out treatment with this method, the dentist uses a special solution that tends to harden when exposed to ultraviolet light. The doctor creates a partition between the teeth, with the help of which the gap is eliminated. After each layer of solution, grinding is performed, then ultraviolet light is used. As a result of all these actions, the partition will become strong and acquire a natural color.

Prosthetics

The method involves installing veneers or crowns. After such treatment, people can boast of all the splendor of a flawless smile without sharp fangs and unsightly gaps. It’s just a pity that the patient’s own teeth have to suffer from this, because some of their front part needs to be ground down.

The process of installing veneers is not accompanied by pronounced pain. These thin ceramic plates hide any imperfections in the dentition. In addition, they have a considerable service life - about 10 years.

Surgery

Which method of surgical intervention to use (excision of the lips, frenulum or tongue) depends on the pathology of the dentition. In most cases, this method of solving the problem is used in children whose frenulum of the upper lip is located too low.

Modern dentistry uses a laser to carry out such manipulation; the patient is first numbed to the area being operated on. The rehabilitation period after surgical correction is very short. Next, orthodontic structures are used to move the teeth and eliminate the gap, thanks to which the bite is corrected.

Installation of braces and other orthodontic methods

The orthodontic method has its pros and cons. The first refers to safety, the second - duration.

One of the methods of orthodontic treatment of diastema is the installation of braces. The design can cope with any tooth gap. The bite will be perfect after this treatment.

Another method in the fight against chipping is mouth guards. They are carefully placed on the teeth and after a certain period of time should align them. The method is effective only if the interdental gap is relatively small.

Other abnormalities of dental growth and development

Classification of anomalies:

  • anomalies of an individual tooth: number, shape (spike-shaped, teeth of Pflueger, Fournier, Hutchinson, etc.), size (small teeth and large ones), structure of hard tissues (hypoplasia and hyperplasia), timing of eruption (premature and late), position, color ( pigments on enamel or dentin);
  • dental anomalies;
  • abnormalities of jaw development.

Form

Types of abnormal teeth:

Sizes (small, large)

The following types of dental size anomalies are distinguished:

  • giant (macrodentia - deviations from the norm in the upward direction reach 6 mm; typical for central or lateral upper incisors);
  • small (microdentia - teeth of regular shape, but very small in size, there are large spaces between them; typical for the upper lateral incisors).

Is it possible to help at home?

It is believed that threads 30 cm long will help eliminate interdental gaps or unfold pointed fangs. All that needs to be done is to tie it up overnight and then tighten the incisors tightly.

The patient may experience discomfort. The procedure will have to be completed over 1-1.5 years. In addition, the problem is only partially solved - it cannot be done without the intervention of a dentist.

Signs: what does psychology say?

According to psychology and folk signs, if a person has:

  • one gap, it means that he has a cheerful character;
  • several spaces between the teeth indicate a lack of willpower;
  • sparse or small teeth indicate that he is stingy and cunning;
  • large front teeth mean that their owner is kind and broad-minded;
  • long or bulging means that in front of you is an aggressive and greedy owner;
  • sharp teeth (fangs) are a sign of energy and a sarcastic character.

The concept means “the ability to judge a person’s internal qualities by appearance, and especially by face, and draw conclusions about his character.”

According to this teaching, the shape, size and location of teeth, along with other external features of a person, play an important role in the spiritual characteristics of a person. For example, those with straight teeth are, as a rule, wise and eloquent people, while significant gaps between the teeth indicate a weak-willed person. Cunning (and always fussing) people most often have small and sparse teeth. If the teeth protrude strongly forward, most likely the person is stingy, and those with long teeth are often evil and greedy. The gap between the front teeth - what is called a diastema in dentistry - in physiognomy speaks of frivolity and a cheerful disposition. Large teeth are found in brave and kind people, and different heights of teeth indicate the thoughtfulness of their owner. Determined and energetic people most often have sharp and strong teeth.

Since ancient times, different peoples have had proverbs emphasizing the relationship between a person’s teeth and his character and destiny. In Rus', it was believed that teeth that were far apart from each other foreshadowed a happy life. In England it was also believed that “a child with few teeth will grow up happy and inclined to travel.” In the English city of Northampton they always said that those with a large gap between the upper incisors would become rich people. And in northeastern Scotland, the same sign indicated a person’s carelessness and excessive passion for the opposite sex.

In China, for a long time, they believed that teeth speak about a person’s relationships with other people and in the family, about the stability of life and the ability to enjoy delicious food. And in all these respects, long, straight, flat and white teeth are the best option. Only owners of such teeth can count on happiness in life and good relationships with people. White or ivory teeth will bring a person a good position in society and a high position, while yellow, dark, small and sparse teeth indicate a short and troubled life, bad relationships with people and an unstable financial situation.

In China, a person’s teeth are associated not only with his character, but also with his destiny. For example, it is believed that a person with protruding teeth will have to achieve everything in life on his own and not count on anyone. Success for such people comes far from their home. The owner of long (“dog”) front teeth most often becomes a tragedy for his family. Wealth, fame and a long life await a person who has large, white, dense teeth, also called “horse teeth.” A good marriage and an abundance of food are predicted for people with “garnet” teeth, that is, people whose middle teeth are larger than the rest, and the upper ones are, as it were, rounded downwards. Rare teeth indicate money problems and incontinence in conversations, inability to keep secrets, since according to Chinese teaching, both wealth and information leak through such teeth. But special caution is recommended for those with “devil’s teeth” - crooked and zigzag teeth. Such teeth speak of a person’s envy and vindictiveness, his dishonesty in the areas of love, friendship and finance.

It is also interesting that in China much attention is paid to the number of teeth and it is believed that the more teeth a person has, the more happiness he will have in his life. Success in life awaits only a person who has more than 30 teeth, otherwise poverty and bad luck will befall him. The symmetry of the teeth is considered separately: teeth that are wide at the top and narrowed at the bottom speak of a person’s greed and cruelty.

It should be noted that the greatest attention in physiognomy is paid to the two front teeth. It is by them that one should determine whether a person is worth trusting. They also talk about how long and stable his life will be. If the front teeth are wide, straight and without gaps, and the remaining teeth are different from them, then this most often indicates that there will be no great success in a person’s life, but no great misfortunes will happen either.

A dazzling smile creates half of a person’s charm. But too long front teeth disrupt the proportions of the face and reduce self-confidence. How can this defect be corrected? Dentists claim that there are many methods of aesthetic dental restoration.

Long front teeth

Front teeth that are too long: what are the causes of deformation?

Each person has individual dental parameters, but there are general anatomical patterns. The normal size of the front incisors is 82% in width by 85% in height. This means that when a person is not smiling, only the edge of the upper teeth, 1-3 mm long, is visible. In adolescents and young adults, the incisors always stand out from the dentition. As we age, the enamel wears down and teeth become shorter.

Before carrying out corrective procedures, you need to find out the reasons for the lengthening. Sometimes the incisors protrude from the dentition by nature. The proportions may also change due to age-related weakening of the gums. Inflammation and bone loss also cause teeth to become longer.

The front teeth are longer than the rest: how to correct the defect

If the length of the incisors has changed due to receding gums, surgery will be required to close the gum tissue. With healthy gums, the shape of teeth can be changed using the following procedures:

  • contour plastic surgery. The dentist grinds the teeth to the desired length using a grinding tool;
  • contouring with bonding. Grinding is combined with the use of composite materials. The coating improves the shape of the teeth and protects the enamel;
  • veneers. Plates of thin, durable porcelain are glued to the teeth, improving their proportions. Sometimes dentists recommend not to reduce the central incisors, but to enlarge the remaining teeth using veneers;
  • Lumineers This is a thinner and more advanced type of veneers. They are fixed without grinding the teeth;
  • bracket system. This method is prescribed mainly to adolescents 11-18 years old. In some cases, adult teeth can be corrected with braces.

Any method of correction requires especially careful hygiene. Daily brushing with fluoridated toothpaste and regular use of dental floss are necessary. You should not do whitening frequently, as this depletes the enamel.

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