What Is a Diastema?

Diastema is a gap between your teeth. This can happen between any of your teeth. Because of its position, it's most noticeable when there's a gap between your upper front teeth.

What causes diastema?

The most prevalent cause of a diastema is the size of the teeth relative to the size of the jawbone. Quite simply, if the teeth are too small for the mouth, gaps may appear between the teeth. The size of both the teeth and of the jaw are usually genetic, which is why diastema may appear to run in families.

Is a diastema bad?

A diastema is a gap between the teeth. It is not harmful, and it appears in children and adults. In children, the gap typically closes when their permanent teeth come through. A diastema is a gap between teeth that is wider than 0.5 millimeters .