Diastema is a dental condition wherein the two upper incisors (normally), have a gap in between them. This has been called as a “celebrity” dental condition since most of the popular and well-known individuals from the entertainment world have this (i.e. Madonna etc.). In some cultures too, like Nigeria, this dental condition is regarded as something beautiful and attractive.

There are numerous ways to fix diastema but most orthodontics prefer braces. Whether these braces are full (both upper and lower teeth), or placed just on the affected area (normally the upper incisors), braces surely have been proven effective to fix this dental condition. A retainer is given after your local orthodontist removes your braces as this will continue the “repair process” of your teeth.

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