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Widely spaced teeth can be a temporary condition related to normal growth and the development of adult teeth. Wide spacing can also occur as a result of several diseases or continued growth of the jawbone.
Alternative NamesTeeth - widely spaced
Common Causes- Acromegaly
- Ellis-van Creveld syndrome
- Injury
- Morquio syndrome
- Normal growth (temporary widening)
- Possible gum disease
- Sanfilippo syndrome
- Tooth shifting due to missing teeth
Ask your dentist if braces can help if the appearance is bothersome.
Call your health care provider ifCall your health care provider if:
- Your child's teeth or jaws appear to be developing abnormally
- Other symptoms accompany the appearance of widely spaced teeth
Diagnostic tests that may be performed include:
- Dental x-rays
- Facial or skull x-rays
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∙ 12y agoWidely spaced teeth can be a temporary condition related to normal growth and the development of adult teeth. Wide spacing can also occur as a result of several diseases or continued growth of the jawbone.
Alternative NamesTeeth - widely spaced
Common Causes- Acromegaly
- Ellis-van Creveld syndrome
- Injury
- Morquio syndrome
- Normal growth (temporary widening)
- Possible gum disease
- Sanfilippo syndrome
- Tooth shifting due to missing teeth
Ask your dentist if braces can help if the appearance is bothersome.
Call your health care provider ifCall your health care provider if:
- Your child's teeth or jaws appear to be developing abnormally
- Other symptoms accompany the appearance of widely spaced teeth
Diagnostic tests that may be performed include:
- Dental x-rays
- Facial or skull x-rays
Review Date: 02/22/2010
Jack D Rosenberg, DDS, Advanced Dental Care, Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, M.D., MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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How big was an average velociraptor's jaw?
The jaws were lined with 26-28 widely spaced teeth on each side, each more strongly serrated on the back edge than the front.[1][5]
What part of the body does William syndrome affect?
Parts of the heart are affected, there is a greater risk of hypercalcemia and hypertension. There will also be some visual symptoms too, such as widely spaced teeth and a flatish nose. Dental abnormalities are very common in patients suffering from Williams Syndrome.
How can you whistle through your lips and not your tooth?
It depends, I can whistle through my front teeth and its not like they are strangely spaced.
Prewar western flyer bicycle?
If it is pre war it will have spaced out teeth on the front sprocket, this is typical on all pre-war.
How many t rex's haved teeth?
It is widely reported that the adult T-Rex had 64 teeth in total.
Could you get braces if you have your two front teeth spaced out?
Yes because the wire is so long they can cut it at any length you need
How does morquio syndrome affect the body?
Abnormal heart developmentAbnormal skeletal developmentHyper mobile jointsLarge fingersKnock-kneesWidely spaced teethBell shaped chest (ribs flared)Compression of spinal cordEnlarged heartDwarfism
What is adverb for Wide?
It is only an adjective, an adverb or a noun
How are baby and adult teeth different?
BABY teeth known as milk teeth or technically called deciduous teeth are more whiter, smaller in size, and more spaced out. ADULT teeth also called permanetnt dentition is more yellowish, are larger, stronger and are closer together without spacing. and most importantly once you loose your adult teeth , that's it , they are not replaced. milk teeth are meant for replacement.
What is a wide tothed comb?
A wide tooth comb is one where the teeth are spaced generously apart. They can be used to detangle both wet and dry hair.
What is sensodyne?
It is a kind of toothpaste that is widely available. It is marketed as being helpful for people who have sensitive teeth.
How many teeth do a t-rex have?
It is widely reported that the adult T-Rex had 64 teeth in total.
