Why are teeth sparse?

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1. Why are teeth sparse? What are the effects of sparse teeth?

The condition of teeth that are sparse can originate from many different causes. In addition to dental diseases, factors such as congenital and bad habits are also the reason why teeth are gradually thinning, affecting aesthetics and daily life. Here are 4 main reasons why teeth are sparse that everyone should pay attention to:

1.1 Due to misaligned tooth germ

Deviated tooth germ is considered to be the cause of congenitally sparse teeth. Because if right from the root, the position and growth direction of the teeth are deviated, the crowns when growing up cannot be straight. For example, if the teeth are protruding or protruding (protruding outward or inward) it is also the cause of the gap between the positions of the teeth.
Besides, the lack of tooth germ due to congenital or underground eruption also contributes to large gaps. Since then, the adjacent teeth tend to lean toward the missing tooth position, causing displacement and causing some positions to be sparse.
Usually this happens because of some genetic disorder in a child. However, if detected early, it can still be treated and remedied.

1.2 Due to dental disease

Oral diseases such as: tooth decay, gingivitis, worn ankles, periodontitis ... if not treated in time, it can also lead to many complications that contribute to the condition of the teeth. . For example, causing damaged teeth to loosen and fall out of the socket, at this time, if there is no alternative, the surrounding teeth will tend to shift to the missing tooth position. In the long run, it will lead to the situation of teeth becoming increasingly sparse and spaced apart.

1.3 Due to the natural tendency of teeth to move

This may sound strange to many people, but teeth tend to move naturally throughout life, especially evident in children during their developmental stages.
By adulthood, even though it's not so obvious, the teeth are still moving. So if someone already has a gaping tooth, over time these gaps will tend to get wider. However, there are also many cases where the teeth move back to help close the gap.

1.4 Due to bad habits in oral care

Many dental experts agree that living and eating habits can directly affect the position of teeth. For example, using toothpicks, breathing through the mouth, improperly flossing... can increase the gap between teeth, causing teeth to become sparse.
In addition, the gradual thinning of the teeth can also be caused by the wrong way of placing the tongue, when the tongue in a resting position touches the teeth and day after day accidentally pushes the teeth further and further apart. The correct tongue position improves the jaw structure, making the face slimmer and more balanced than having to press the tongue to the upper palate.
In general, when teeth are sparse, they not only affect aesthetics, appearance, but also have a direct impact on oral health, if prolonged, can damage teeth. If there are some dental diseases, the patient should go to the doctor and completely treat the disease first, then apply measures to overcome the thinning as soon as possible, the more effective it will be.

2. How to fix the situation of sparse teeth?

Currently, the level of dental care and treatment has developed very high, so when patients see teeth thinning gradually, patients do not need to worry too much. Here are the most popular measures being applied by many dental centers to narrow the tooth space for customers:

2.1 Dental fillings

For this method, the dentist will use a material with a color similar to the customer's natural tooth color to fill the gap. Then use specialized light to cure the dental material. Although it is a simple and cheap procedure, dental fillings have cosmetic limitations, usually only applied to small gaps. Therefore, if the tooth gap is large, you should consider other methods to make your teeth more harmonious and natural.

2.2 Veneers / porcelain veneers

This is a method capable of filling larger tooth gaps than fillings (about 1-3mm). Besides, veneers / porcelain crowns also have better bearing capacity and aesthetics.

2.3 Cosmetic orthodontics

For large gaps, depending on needs and financial capacity, customers can choose braces or braces. This is a cosmetic orthodontic method in which the dentist takes advantage of specialized equipment to create pressure on the teeth. These pressures are always guaranteed to be within the tolerance of the teeth, so that the space between the teeth will gradually close.
Not only helps to narrow the tooth space, braces also help align the bite properly without affecting the real tooth structure. Therefore, this safe method is very popular with dentists.

2.4 Dental Implant

If the space between the teeth is too large and comes from the cause of tooth loss, then a dental implant is the right choice. By using a post made from titanium coupled with a porcelain crown above to fill the space left by a missing tooth, implantation is considered an effective measure in the dental restoration industry. However, the disadvantage of the method is the high cost of implementation and requires the dentist to be very skilled.
Hopefully, through the information above, you have answered the reason why the teeth are gradually thinning. At the same time, understand the dental techniques that are applied to correct this situation. To avoid tooth decay and the need for intensive dental intervention, proper oral care, eliminating bad habits also helps a lot in the treatment process.
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