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What Is Diastema?

Diastema is a condition involving a noticeable gap between the teeth that is wider than 0.5 millimeters (0.02 inch). Most commonly, these gaps occur in the front teeth, but diastema can involve the ...
DIASTEMA, otherwise known as tooth gap, pertains to the spacing between two or more teeth. It is most often seen on the front teeth, although the back teeth may also be involved. Children are the most ...
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A diastema describes a gap between the teeth. Diastemas are not harmful, and appear in children and adults. In children, the gap typically closes when their permanent teeth come through. A diastema is ...