If your smile has been bothering you, you may have a space between two of your front teeth! You may have noticed it when you were a child, but haven’t thought about it for a long time. But now that you are looking into getting braces, the diastema (midline diastema) is back on your mind.
Here’s what you need to know about this common orthodontic condition:

A diastema is a space(gap) between two teeth.\
The most common type of diastema is called a midline diastema, which is when the space is between the two front teeth.
It is often a result of genetics but can be caused by orthodontic habits in childhood or accidents.
It can affect both children and adults, but not every adult has had this gap since childhood.
It is more common in females than in males.
If you have midline diastema, you are in good company! Madonna and Jeffree Star are among the many celebrities with this gap in their teeth.
If you have a severe case of midline diastema and it causes problems with your bite, you may need surgery to correct it.
In most cases, however, cosmetic dentistry such as veneers or bonding will suffice to close the gap.
You can also wear braces to correct any misalignment that might cause your teeth to overlap the way they do now if that is what is causing your diastema to begin with (though most people with midline diastema just have genetic gaps).
If you want to avoid having any unnecessary dental work done, you can use toothpaste for sensitive teeth, which will clean your teeth without making them too sensitive

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