When teeth are smaller relative to jawbone size, natural gaps may form due to lack of contact between teeth.
A thick or low labial frenum (lip tissue) between front teeth can push them apart, preventing gap closure.
Missing teeth, delayed eruption, or impacted teeth allow adjacent teeth to drift and leave spaces.
Tongue thrusting or thumb-sucking exert pressure that pushes teeth apart over time.
Gaps make it easier for food particles to get stuck, increasing risk of cavities and gum inflammation.
Spaced teeth are more prone to gingival recession or periodontal pocket formation if not maintained.
Pronunciation of sounds like “s,” “z,” or “f” may suffer due to airflow through spaces between teeth.
Visible spacing, especially in front teeth, may lead to self-consciousness or reduced smile confidence.
Adjacent teeth may continue to move unpredictably over time, enlarging the spaces or creating new misalignments.
Spacing often goes hand in hand with bite misalignment, which can affect chewing and jaw function.
At AQR Orthodontics Jumeirah, treatment for spacing is personalized based on the cause, age, and overall dental health of the patient.
In younger patients, spacing correction focuses on habit removal (e.g. tongue thrust, thumb sucking), frenectomy if frenum causes spacing, monitor eruption patterns, use of space maintainers or partial braces when needed, clear aligners for mild gaps, or simple braces to bring teeth together. Early intervention often avoids extractions.
Skilled evaluation of spacing cause (genetic, habit, periodontal, dental) ensures personalized treatment.
Use of digital 3D scanning, imaging, and treatment simulation for precise planning and predictable outcomes.
Braces, aligners, restorations or veneers are offered—tailored to age, severity, and patient preferences.
Emphasis on retention, regular follow-ups, and hygiene to maintain results and prevent spacing recurrence
Transforming Smiles with Expert Orthodontist in Jumeirah, Dubai
Get your teeth straightened with precision using metal braces, ceramic braces, or Damon braces. Perfect for kids, teens, and adults seeking effective, time-tested smile correction.
Discreet, comfortable solutions like Invisalign and Spark clear aligners for kids, teens, and adults. A modern alternative to braces for straightening teeth with ease and flexibility.
Preserve your smile with fixed, removable, or invisible retainers. Options include Hawley, Essix, and permanent retainers—designed to prevent relapse and maintain long-term orthodontic results.
Life-changing facial transformations guided by 3D planning to address severe jaw imbalances using a combined orthodontic-orthognathic surgery approach – a dedicated process to restore form, function and aesthetics.
We regularly publish practical guides for Jumeirah families, including pieces like
