What is Diastema?

Diastema is the fancy term for a gap or space between your teeth. These gaps can happen between any two teeth, but they're most commonly found between the two upper front teeth. There are a bunch of different reasons why diastemas can occur, like genetics, tooth size and shape, and the size and position of your jaw. Some people with diastemas might feel self-conscious about the gap and might want to close it with treatment. Orthodontic treatment like braces or Invisalign can help close diastemas and straighten out your teeth.