{"id":92,"date":"2014-12-02T09:00:04","date_gmt":"2014-12-02T14:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.skororthodontics.com\/blog\/?p=92"},"modified":"2017-10-23T14:09:37","modified_gmt":"2017-10-23T18:09:37","slug":"diastema-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.skororthodontics.com\/blog\/diastema-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are My Options for Diastema Treatment?"},"content":{"rendered":"

A diastema is a gap between two or more teeth, often occurring between the two front permanent teeth of kids. This gap typically occurs when the size of the teeth don\u2019t match up with the size of the jaw, causing the teeth to grow in with a space between them. Thankfully, diastema treatment is available! Read on for more information from Dr. Andy, in Parma, OH (just outside of Cleveland).<\/p>\n

A diastema can also occur when constant pressure is applied to the teeth, such as sucking a thumb. Periodontal disease is another contributing factor to the formation of a diastema, as the teeth may lose bone and become loose.<\/p>\n

Diastema Treatment Options<\/strong><\/h2>\n

A diastema doesn\u2019t typically go away on its own, unless your child is still in the process of losing his or her baby teeth. In this case, sometimes the permanent teeth shift into their proper position as more grow in. Usually, though, a diastema requires treatment to be corrected. Here\u2019s a look at your diastema treatment options:<\/p>\n