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Gap between teeth
Gap Between Teeth in Kondapur, Hyderabad
A gap between the teeth in Kondapur may be a natural feature, a sign that the teeth are small for the jaw, or a warning that gums or bone are changing. Whether it needs closing is partly a matter of taste, and partly a question of health.
Elite Dental Clinic is a dental clinic in Kondapur, Hyderabad. This page is medically reviewed by Dr. Revathi Indukuri, a dentist at the clinic, and gaps are planned by the clinic's orthodontists. It explains what causes a gap between front teeth in Kondapur, when to be concerned, and the ways it can be closed, with the risks.
- Often a choice
- Many gaps are harmless
- Check first
- Gums and bone
- Closing options
- Bonding, veneers, braces, aligners
- Open
- Every day
Open every day from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm. If you have pain or swelling, call or send a WhatsApp message before you come so your visit can be planned.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Revathi Indukuri, BDS, MDS (Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics). Last reviewed . About the reviewer
Quick answer
A gap between teeth, called a diastema when it is between the front teeth, can come from small teeth, a low frenum, habits, missing teeth or gum disease. At Elite Dental Clinic in Hyderabad, the dentist finds the cause, checks that the gums are healthy and then explains the options to close it or leave it.
01 Overview
What causes a gap between teeth and does it matter?
A gap can appear for several reasons. The teeth may be small compared with the jaw, so there is spare space. A band of tissue under the upper lip, the frenum, may run low between the front teeth and keep them apart. Habits such as thumb sucking or pushing the tongue against the front teeth can open spaces. A missing tooth lets its neighbours drift, and gum disease can loosen the teeth so that they fan out.
Whether it matters depends on the cause. A gap that has always been there and is stable is usually only a matter of looks. A gap that is new, or growing, or that comes with bleeding gums, bad breath or loose teeth, can mean bone loss, see gum disease treatment and loose teeth.1
Gaps can also trap food between the teeth, which makes cleaning harder, and a gap at the back may be due to a lost tooth, see missing teeth. In other mouths, the opposite problem is more common, see crooked teeth.
The ADA describes braces as the most common way to correct crooked teeth and bite problems, and bonding and veneers as cosmetic ways to change the look of teeth, so the choice is between moving the teeth and changing their shape.23
In short, a stable gap is mostly a choice, and a new or growing gap needs a gum check.
Tooth spacing can be natural, or it can come from a band of tissue called the labial frenum that runs between the upper front teeth.
02 Candidacy
When should I see a dentist about a gap between teeth in Kondapur?
A gap you have always had needs no hurry. Some changes need a visit. The two lists below describe the general pattern.
See a dentist if
- A gap that is new or getting wider
- Gums that bleed, swell or have pulled back near the gap
- Teeth that feel loose or have started to move
- Food that packs into the gap and is hard to clean
Needs caution before closing a gap
- Gum disease or bone loss, which is treated first
- A missing tooth elsewhere, which may be the cause
- A habit such as thumb sucking or tongue thrust that would reopen the gap
- A wish to close a gap that is part of a larger bite problem
A new or widening gap, or one with gum problems, needs a visit, and a stable one is a choice.
03 Options
How can a gap between teeth be closed in Kondapur?
There are several ways, and some change the teeth while others move them. The dentist explains which suit your gap.
Dental bonding for a small gap between front teeth
Tooth-coloured resin is added to the sides of the teeth and shaped to close a small gap, often in one visit and with little or no tooth removed, see dental bonding. It can stain or chip over time.
One visit
Veneers for larger gaps or uneven teeth
Thin porcelain shells cover the front of the teeth to close gaps and reshape them, see veneers. They usually need some enamel removed, so they cannot be undone.3
Several visits
Braces or clear aligners to move the teeth together
Braces and aligners move the teeth, which treats the cause of a gap that comes from spacing, see braces treatment, clear aligners and Invisalign. A retainer is needed afterwards, or the gap can reopen.2
Months
If the gap is due to a missing tooth, see single tooth implant and dental bridges. For a planned look, see smile designing and smile makeover.
| Compared on | Bonding or veneers | Braces or aligners |
|---|---|---|
| What changes | The shape of the teeth | The position of the teeth |
| Tooth removed | None or a little, to some enamel | None |
| Time | One visit to a few visits | Months |
| Reversible | Bonding largely, veneers no | Teeth can drift without a retainer |
Bonding and veneers change the shape of the teeth, and braces and aligners move them.
04 Procedure
How is a gap between teeth assessed and closed, step by step?
The first job is to find out why the gap is there. The steps below are what usually happens.
Find the cause, make the gums healthy, then choose how to close or keep the gap.
History of the gap between the teeth
The dentist asks how long the gap has been there, whether it has changed, and about habits, family history, earlier braces and any gum problems.
Examining the gap, gums and bite
The gap, the gums and the bite are examined, and the frenum is checked. An X-ray shows the bone and roots. Gum disease is treated first, see periodontal treatment.
Choosing between bonding, veneers, braces or leaving the gap
The options are explained, and you are shown what each would look like, often with a photo preview. Leaving the gap is a choice, and the dentist tells you if it carries a health risk.
Treating a low frenum or habit if it is the cause
If a low frenum keeps the teeth apart, a small procedure may be advised, often with a laser, see laser gum treatment. A habit such as tongue thrust is addressed so the gap does not reopen.
Closing the gap with the chosen treatment
Bonding is built up and shaped, veneers are made and fitted, or braces and aligners move the teeth together over some months.
Retainers and review
After teeth are moved, retainers hold them in place. Bonding and veneers are checked at regular visits.
05 Cost
What decides the cost of closing a gap between teeth in Kondapur, Hyderabad?
Treatment is planned for one person, not sold as a product, so the cost follows your evaluation.
Every gap is different, so Elite Dental Clinic does not quote a cost before an examination. You receive a written plan that lists each stage before any treatment starts.
What the evaluation looks at
- The size and number of gaps
- The method: bonding, veneers, braces or aligners
- Whether gum disease or a missing tooth must be treated first
- The materials and the number of visits
What you decide with the dentist
- Treatment of a low frenum if needed
- Retainers after tooth movement
- Review and maintenance visits
Your own wishes matter most, because a small change costs less in time and tooth than a large one.
The cost follows the plan, and the plan follows the evaluation.
06 Aftercare
How do I look after teeth once a gap has been closed?
Care depends on the method. The steps below apply to most.
After bonding or veneers
Avoid biting nails or hard objects and cut back on staining food and drink, as bonded edges can chip and stain. Brush gently twice a day and clean between the teeth.
After braces or aligners
Wear your retainer as advised, because a closed gap can reopen if the teeth are not held. Keep your retainer clean, and keep to your reviews.
Cleaning where the gap was
Clean between the teeth every day, because closed gaps can still trap food at the gum line. Floss or interdental brushes help, and a cleaning visit removes plaque you miss.
Protect the teeth
If you grind, wear a night guard. Wear a mouthguard for contact sports. Keep your check-ups, so gum health is checked.
When to call us
Call the clinic if a bonded edge or veneer chips or comes off, if your gums bleed or swell near the treated teeth, or if a tooth feels loose. If swelling spreads to the face or neck, or you have trouble breathing or swallowing, go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
A retainer, careful cleaning and avoiding hard bites help a closed gap stay closed.
07 Limits
What are the limits of closing a gap between teeth?
Some gaps close easily and some come back.
- A gap caused by gum disease will not stay closed until the gum disease is treated.
- Bonding and veneers change the shape of teeth and can make them look wider if the gap is large.
- Teeth that have been moved can drift back without a retainer.
- A gap caused by a habit may reopen if the habit continues.
- A gap caused by a missing tooth needs the tooth replaced, and not only the neighbours moved.
If the problem is the opposite, see crooked teeth. For a lost tooth, see missing teeth.
Risks and complications
The risks depend on the method. Bonding can chip or stain. Veneers need enamel to be removed, may chip or loosen and cannot be undone. Braces and aligners can cause sore teeth, white marks if cleaning is poor, and root shortening in some patients.2
Closing a gap does not treat the cause if the cause is gum disease or a habit, and the gap can return.
Results vary between people, and no one can promise that a gap will stay closed.
Closing a gap changes the look, and the cause and a retainer decide whether it stays.
08 Your visit
What happens at your first gap between teeth appointment in Kondapur?
At the first visit the dentist asks how long you have had the gap and what you would like, examines your teeth, gums and bite and may take photos and X-rays. You are told what is causing it and the options, including leaving it. You receive a written plan that lists each stage before any treatment starts.
Bring photos of your smile from the past if you have them, and tell the dentist about thumb sucking, tongue habits, family history and earlier orthodontic treatment.
The team speaks English, Telugu and Hindi. You are under no obligation to go ahead with treatment.
The first visit finds the cause and ends with a plan, not a commitment.
09 Why this clinic
Why choose Elite Dental Clinic for a gap between teeth in Kondapur?
Medical reviewer of this page
Dr. Revathi Indukuri
BDS, MDS (Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics)
BDS, Sree Sai Dental College Research Institute, 2009
MDS, Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, Andhra Pradesh, 2016
A gap between the teeth is not always a problem. Many people like theirs, and some gaps are simply part of the family look. What matters is why the gap is there. If it is the size of the teeth or a natural space, it is a choice. If the teeth have started to move apart because of gum disease, I want to know, because that is a health problem and not a cosmetic one.
Dr. Revathi Indukuri
Dr. Revathi Indukuri reviewed this page as a dentist at the clinic. The clinic's team board lists orthodontists, who move teeth, a cosmetic dentist, who reshapes them, and a periodontist, who checks the gums and bone.
Every option on one team
The team board lists orthodontists, a cosmetic dentist and a periodontist, so moving, reshaping and gum care are planned together.
The cause comes first
You are checked for gum disease, habits and missing teeth before a gap is closed.
A written plan before treatment
You receive a written plan before any treatment starts, so you know what is being done.
Leaving the gap is an honest option
If a gap is harmless and you like it, you are told so.
Every option on one team, the cause first and leaving the gap as an honest option are what this clinic stands behind.
10 Reviews
Patient reviews of Elite Dental Clinic in Kondapur
Recent patient reviews of Elite Dental Clinic
“Very excellent service provided and dr Revathi mam was very kind and done too professional service..towards patient.. I am very happy that I got to know about elite dental clinic”
“Very good treatment and I had an excellent experience at this dental hospital.”
11 Visit us
Dentist in Kondapur, Hyderabad: location, hours and access
Elite Dental Clinic
2nd floor, Artham's Arcade, above Vijaya Diagnostics
Kondapur, Raghavendra Colony, Gachibowli
Hyderabad, Telangana 500084
070320 78789
Kondapur, Raghavendra Colony, Gachibowli
Hyderabad, Telangana 500084
070320 78789
| Monday to Sunday | 9:00 am to 9:00 pm |
|---|
The clinic is on the second floor of Artham's Arcade, above Vijaya Diagnostics, in Raghavendra Colony.
Patients with a gap between front teeth in Kondapur will find the clinic above Vijaya Diagnostics in Artham's Arcade, Raghavendra Colony. A tooth gap treatment in Kondapur starts with a gum check. Languages spoken: English, Telugu and Hindi. More about the clinic: dentist in Kondapur.
The clinic is on the second floor above Vijaya Diagnostics and is open every day from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm.
12 Travelling patients
Gap between teeth in Hyderabad for visitors and people from other cities and countries
Bonding and veneers can often be done within a few days, while braces and aligners take months and need regular visits. Connect with the clinic on WhatsApp or by phone before you travel, and the team will help plan what fits your stay. Send a photo of your smile.
Ask the team which option suits the time you have in Hyderabad, and what follow-up a dentist at home could provide.
Ask for your records, X-rays and a written summary before you leave. The clinic is open every day from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm, and the team speaks English, Hindi and Telugu.
Plan the visits before you travel, and take your records home.
13 Questions
Gap between teeth questions from patients in Kondapur
What causes a gap between the front teeth?
Common causes are teeth that are small for the jaw, a low frenum under the upper lip, thumb sucking or tongue thrust, a missing tooth and gum disease. Some gaps run in families. A dentist can tell which applies to you.
Is a gap between teeth a problem?
Not necessarily. A gap that has always been there is usually a matter of looks. A new or widening gap, or one with bleeding gums or loose teeth, can mean gum disease and needs a check.
Can a gap be closed without braces?
Yes, for smaller gaps. Dental bonding or veneers can add shape to the teeth to close a gap. They change the shape of the teeth and do not move them, and veneers need some enamel removed.
Will a gap come back after braces?
It can, if the retainer is not worn, or if the cause, such as a low frenum or a tongue habit, is not dealt with. The orthodontist tells you how long to wear your retainer, and may treat the frenum.
Is closing a gap painful?
Bonding often needs no anaesthetic. Veneers and some frenum procedures are done under local anaesthetic. Braces and aligners cause sore teeth for a few days after fitting and adjustments.
Can I leave my gap?
Yes, if it is stable, your gums are healthy and you like it. The dentist will check the gums and tell you if there is any health reason to close or monitor it.
How is the cost of closing a gap decided?
The cost is given after the examination. The size of the gap, the method, the materials, any treatment needed first, and the number of visits all change the plan. You receive a written plan before treatment starts.
What is a frenum and does it cause gaps?
The frenum is a band of tissue joining the upper lip to the gum between the front teeth. If it runs low and thick, it can keep the front teeth apart. A small procedure can release it, often along with braces.
14 Second opinion
Have a gap between your teeth you want to understand?
Book a consultation and the dentist will find out why the gap is there, check your gums and explain the ways to close it, or to keep it. Call or send a WhatsApp message to book. The visit is the first step, and you are under no obligation to go ahead with treatment.
15 Related
Treatments often considered for a gap between teeth
Dental bonding
A quick way to close a small gap with tooth-coloured resin.
Veneers
Thin shells that close gaps and reshape the front teeth.
Braces treatment
Moves the teeth together to treat the cause of the gap.
Sources
- Gum disease, NHS
- Braces (Mouth Healthy), American Dental Association
- Dental veneers, American Dental Association, MouthHealthy
This page is general information, not a diagnosis or a substitute for an examination, and results vary between patients.