Diastema: Seduction or dental inconvenience

Characterized by a space between the teeth precisely the upper incisors, the diastema which in the past was considered an anomaly has now become an element of beauty and therefore of seduction.

Called again “tooth of happiness ” or “lucky tooth “,  the diastema that some call “the tooth breach ” is an abnormality caused by hereditary tooth structure or abnormal tongue position. Indeed, this temporary space in some and definitive in others changes more and more status and goes from dental malformation to tool of seduction, thus benefiting many of those who have it and who find no harm in showing it off with a smile. Today it constitutes a plus for the individuals who wear it, hence the origin of its name. “tooth of happiness “.  "I wear a toothbrush and I think it adds to my charm", explains Nadine, showing with affection the small gap between her upper incisors. Rébecca abounds in the same direction and affirms that the diastema is a natural gift for oral aesthetics and even finds that there are men who love it "It's a natural asset of beauty and men appreciate that. Some even make it a preference” says this lady with thirty springs while letting go “I would have liked to have this tooth gap, it gives another color to its charm and plays a big role in the process of seduction » suggests Lydwine.

Men also in the race

Diastema is not only observable in women. Some men also benefit from this natural gift and even if it does not have the same attraction as in women, it is also part of the aesthetics of these. For Lydwine "This tooth of happiness gives the same sensation to both men and women.. You just have to know how to make good use of it.” “It doesn’t matter who has it, a tooth breach remains a special touch for human physical beauty”, adds Guillaume.

The diastema, a subject of “I love you neither “

It is understandable that men have made this anomaly a weapon of seduction. Which weapon is better usable by Africans, pushing even those who do not have one to envy the wearers. To analyze the different assessments, there is every reason to believe that the teeth of happiness make wearers happy. “Which is not often the case”, retorts Justine. "I don't know what some people find good in the tooth breach, but it's embarrassing to me and if I find a way, I will make this gap between the teeth disappear” she confides. An opinion shared by Bénédicte. “I often find it difficult to smile in public because of this small space between my teeth. Relatives tell me about its aesthetic side but I don't have this feeling of being charming with it ", she underlines.

otherwise, the size of the gap, varies from individual to individual. And according to experts, the diastema can be treated for those who find it undesirable and the treatment depends on the size of the observed space.

Diastema, a practical inconvenience

An interincisal diastema according to the siteapparatus-dentaire.ooreka.fr can pose a problem if it retains food, like salad, between the teeth. “This food jam, when food gets stuck, is a disadvantage because it can cause inflammation of the gums, apart from the fact that visually it is not very chic ! ». Another disadvantage of diastema according to the same source is a possible pronunciation problem.. Sometimes, it creates a physical complex in some people which can lead to discomfort and fear of smiling.

Solutions to close the diastema

If you are complex(e) through your midline diastema, ooreka.fr suggests not hesitating to talk about it with your practitioner. Several solutions are then available to you to close it. : aesthetic composite restorations (tooth colored resin) which allow the incisors to be widened on the central side ; ceramic veneers orthodontic treatment (at least 6 month) with brackets glued to the face of the incisors (small metal or ceramic plates on which an elastic rests to bring the two upper incisors together) ; cutting of the labial frenulum (by removing its fibrous part) which reduces the spacing between the incisors and avoids the retention of bacteria.

Damien TOLOMISSI