In most cases, having a diastema does neither impair the functionality nor the oral health of a patient. A great number of patients want to correct this gap for esthetic reasons: they want to improve the appearance of their smile.
A diastema is often present between the two front incisors, the two front teeth. Nonetheless, depending on the location of the diastema in the mouth and its size, the dentist can offer you many different treatment options.