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Find out what's causing the problem. This will give you a course of action that helps you settle on the right solution. Some people have extra gum tissue, or frenum, that prevents the proper spacing of teeth, before you can continue with bonding or porcelain veneers you have to have this extra tissue removed. You may also have permanent teeth that never came in properly. If this is the case, more extensive dental surgery is required before you can get orthodontic work done. You can also have abnormal bone structure between your teeth. - 2
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Decide on the proper procedure. Your dentist will examine you to determine how strong your teeth are and if you have any problems that need to be addressed first. Spaces between decaying or damaged teeth can be corrected with porcelain veneers that are applied over the tooth. Also, think about your lifestyle, some remedies like Invisalign can be removed and cleaned over the course of treatment and others like bonding, which applies a tooth-colored resin to the teeth is permanent. Braces are another solution, but realignment takes an average of 2 years, so if time is an issue, you may want to go with crowns or bridgework. - 3
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Get educated about bad habits. Sometimes diastema is not a structural problem but a behavioral one. For people who grind their teeth from stress or when they sleep can gradually cause their teeth to realign, there are bite splints or bite plates available. Pushing your tongue against the back of your teeth can also contribute to the problem and constantly biting your lower lip can cause the formation of a diastema. Sucking your thumb or chewing on items like pencils and pens are some other culprits. - 4
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Go easy on your teeth after treatment. Some procedures, like bonding or porcelain veneers, may involve filing down teeth so the substance can adhere to the tooth. This can leave teeth sensitive to hot or cold liquids and can also increase the chances of staining from drinking red wine or coffee. If you choose braces, avoid like gum, which can stick to the dental work, and acidic and sugary foods that wedge themselves between the braces and your teeth and wear away at the enamel.
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