What diseases can be caused by gaps between teeth?

　　Causes of enlarging gaps between teeth

　　Everyone has gaps in their teeth, that’s normal healthy The teeth have full gums, and the gum papilla fills the gaps between the teeth, making it difficult to see the gaps between the teeth with the naked eye.

　　Some people may have some teeth that are congenitally too small, so it is normal for the gaps between teeth to be larger in some parts; pathologically enlarged gaps between teeth are a sign of general periodontal disease. disease caused. In particular, chronic inflammation exists for a long time and recurs repeatedly, causing alveolar bone resorption and gum recession. When the gums recede to a certain extent, the roots of the teeth are exposed, causing the teeth to become loose or even fall out.

　　Expert Tips, With female Gradually entering middle age, the calcium in the bones begins to lose, especially around menopause, and the gaps between the teeth will also widen.

　　In this way, the teeth will feel pain when encountering hot, cold, sour and sweet conditions. At the same time, exposed tooth roots are prone to accumulation of food residue and tartar, leading to dental caries. Therefore, before and after menopause, women are particularly susceptible to dental diseases such as dental caries, gingivitis, and periodontitis. In addition, menopausal women’s saliva secretion decreases and the self-cleaning effect of the oral cavity weakens. Coupled with the impact of changes in endocrine levels, many women will experience uncomfortable sensations such as dry mouth, astringency, and burning of the tongue mucosa. They are also prone to recurrent mucosal ulcers, lichen planus and other oral mucosal diseases.

　　Best age for dental plastic surgery

　　The first is the deciduous tooth stage: misaligned deciduous teeth, crossbite (overbite), and open jaws should be corrected early. The age of treatment is around 3 to 6 years old. At this time, the permanent teeth of the child have not yet erupted, and the roots of the deciduous teeth have not yet been absorbed and are relatively stable. They can be corrected by wearing intraoral movable appliances, and the course of treatment is about 6 months. If children's teeth are not corrected in time, the deformity may be aggravated during this period of rapid growth.

　　The second is the mixed dental stage: about 7 to 11 years old, when new permanent teeth begin to erupt. The teeth grow very fast and the bite is unstable. This is a stage where dental deformities are common.

　　The third is the permanent tooth stage: all the deciduous teeth have been replaced. When the second and third large teeth erupt, it is another period of rapid growth, usually around 12 to 18 years old. At this time, the diagnosis of dental deformity is relatively clear. During this period of rapid growth, children’s teeth can be corrected quickly and the correction effect is stable.

　　The fourth is the adult stage: refers to adults over 18 years of age whose permanent teeth have been fixed. Because the adult's face and bones have been basically finalized, there will be more restrictions when receiving comprehensive orthodontic treatment. Functional braces used to correct children's dental deformities generally do not have ideal effects on adults.