Diastema

What is Diastema?

A diastema (plural diastemata) is a space or gap between two teeth.

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HELLO DOCTOR , I AM AMIT, AGE 26 YEARS. I HAVE A BIG GAP BETWEEN MY FRONT UPPER TWO TEETHS. WHAT ARE THE TECNIQUE AND APPROX COST FOR FILLING THIS...

doctor1 MD

Hi,

Thanks for asking the query,

Large gaps between the tooth act as self cleansing areas and usually do not lead to food lodgement, but small...

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Pls what is the function of frenum to jaw and lip?

thanks

doctor1 MD

Brief Answer:
Stability to upper and lower lip and tongue

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Hi
Welcome to HCM

You are asking about the maxillary labial frenum....

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I have gap between my upper first two teeth how can I get that resolved through orthodontics. I don't want any caps and it should be...

doctor1 MD

Brief Answer:
Midline diastema , Frenectomy

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Hello Prasant ,

Thanks for consulting Healthcare magic .
This is Dr. Priyanka tiwari...

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