Is it genetic or environmental etc ...?
2007-11-01 11:07:10 · 15 answers · asked by Naima! 3 in Health ➔ Dental
The correct term for the gap between the 2 front central incisors is called Diastema and the most common reason people have this gap is because there is an unequal relationship between the size of the teeth and the jaw, it can also be as others have pointed out Genetic!
2007-11-01 11:54:16 · answer #1 · answered by The Original Highbury Gal 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it undoubtedly is genetic. Everyone has an oral frenum that holds their lip to their gums. But sometimes, it's a little longer, and a little thicker, and it gets in the way of the two front teeth. One of my kids had that, but he fell, ripped it, and it was no longer a problem. The other went to a surgeon, where he administered novacain and snipped it for her.
Take care.
TX Mom
2007-11-01 18:15:07 · answer #2 · answered by TX Mom 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I have a small gap between my teeth, i use it to whistle through.
Genetic, it's not like i used tooth widening products or my parents used a crow bar on me!
Not Gum Disease!
2007-11-01 18:27:42 · answer #3 · answered by The Darkened Man 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course its genetic it goes with why am i left handed it just a certain gene that has been handed down , in the gene line we all have good and bad traits that is what makes us unique from other people no 2 persons are a like even if you are a twin.
2007-11-01 18:12:47 · answer #4 · answered by Michael Schumacher fan 1956 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I have one. No-one else in my family does. And it cant be environmental as we all visited the same dentist every 6 months as kids, and i still go now.
it's not a problem, it's just there.
In past times, it was actually considered a good thing and a prophecy of wealth.
Here's hoping!
2007-11-01 18:12:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think that might be hereditary cos my brother in law has a gap and two of his kids do too. So must be genetic.
2007-11-01 18:10:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Usually genetic. Gum disease plays no part in the early formation of teeth.
2007-11-01 18:09:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
apparently your mouth is to big for all of your teeth, i belive this to be true as my husband has a gap in his.
2007-11-01 18:43:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, ever consider its so when your wisdom teeth appear, and your teeth shuffle down your jaw, you dont end up with crooked teeth...
2007-11-01 18:15:25 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have often wondered that.... Its quite cute though and often makes for good singers
2007-11-01 18:15:49 · answer #10 · answered by Cale 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋