How to repair gaps between teeth

The gap between teeth is the space between teeth. Some people have large gaps between teeth, some have small gaps between teeth, and some have no gaps between teeth. Of course, everyone hopes that they have no gaps between teeth and that their teeth are white and flawless. There are many reasons for the widening of gaps between teeth. The most basic one is that it is related to people’s eating habits. Eating too many melon seeds can also cause the gaps between teeth to widen. If there is a gap between teeth, we can take some measures to repair it.

Everyone has gaps between teeth. Sometimes an unhealthy lifestyle can cause the gaps between teeth to become larger. In fact, larger gaps between teeth are very unsightly. Let us now understand the causes of gaps between teeth and how to repair them.

Why do the gaps between teeth become larger: Some people may be born with small teeth, so it is normal for the gaps between teeth in certain areas to be larger; pathological enlargement of the gaps between teeth is caused by general periodontal disease. In particular, chronic inflammation persists for a long time and recurs repeatedly, causing alveolar bone absorption and gingival recession. When the gums shrink to a certain extent, the tooth roots will be exposed, causing the teeth to loosen or even fall out. As women gradually enter middle age, the calcium in their bones begins to be lost, especially around menopause, and phenomena such as widening of the gaps between teeth may occur. As a result, the teeth will feel pain when exposed to cold, hot, sour or sweet foods. At the same time, exposed tooth roots are prone to accumulation of food debris and tartar, causing tooth decay. Therefore, around menopause, women are particularly prone to dental diseases such as caries, gingivitis, and periodontitis. In addition, menopausal women have reduced saliva secretion, weakened oral self-cleaning function, and the influence of changes in endocrine levels. Many women will experience discomfort such as dry mouth, astringency, and burning sensation of tongue mucosa. They are also prone to recurrent mucosal ulcers, lichen planus and other oral mucosal diseases.

How to repair gaps between teeth:

1. The gaps between teeth become wider due to gum recession. The gaps between teeth are filled with gingival tissue, which is medically known as gingival papillae. The gingival papillae are easily inflamed and bleed. Each inflammation and bleeding will lower the height of the gingival papillae. As the number of times increases, the gaps between teeth will become larger. This is because the gums are shrinking, and the symptoms can be improved by teeth cleaning + local medication.

2. Correction and treatment of large gaps between teeth. If it is a physiological reason (i.e. developmental), such as the gap between the front teeth is mostly caused by the lip frenulum being too low, it can be solved through correction. Orthodontics can be used to slowly move the teeth to a normal and neat position to reduce the gap between the teeth.

3. Porcelain teeth repair large gaps between teeth. If the teeth are misaligned and there is a large gap, and the adult has passed the growth and development period, it is recommended to perform porcelain crown restoration or orthodontic treatment; if the gums are receding due to periodontal tissue disease, resulting in a gap between the two teeth, it is recommended to undergo periodontal disease treatment to see if there is any improvement.

4. If the gaps between teeth are large, using an interdental brush will be more effective. When teeth are not aligned properly, or there is periodontal disease or degenerative lesions that cause the gums to shrink and expose the tooth roots, obvious gaps will form between the teeth, which can easily allow food to become stuck. At this time, many people who are used to using toothpicks will find that although the food is removed, the gaps between teeth are getting bigger and bigger. In fact, in this case, using an interdental brush is better than a toothpick. Before using an interdental brush, you should listen to the guidance and advice of your dentist to avoid using excessive force and damaging the gums, which can cause the gaps between teeth to become larger or even cause teeth to fall out, affecting appearance and chewing function.

5. Use dental floss instead of toothpicks. It is often seen that some people use toothpicks to pick between teeth after eating. This can easily loosen the gaps between teeth and make them bigger. Especially the toothpicks used in some restaurants are hard and easily forked, which can easily damage the gums. Expert tip: Use dental floss instead of toothpicks. Dental floss is flat and soft, and can just pass through the physiological gaps between teeth without damaging human teeth. It is very convenient once you become proficient in using it. Place the dental floss between the teeth and move it back and forth and up and down to remove dirt. Beginners can first use smoother dental floss with wax.