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As a dentist, I often come across patients concerned about gaps in their teeth. Gaps are an interesting phenomenon resulting from a variety of causes - from natural to behavioral.
Children's teeth develop gaps as they grow because their jaw is getting bigger and their baby teeth remain the same size. Children may have temporary gaps as their baby teeth start to fall out. This is normal and should not cause any alarm.Gaps in adult teeth are referred to as diastemas. Diastemas appear most often between the two upper front teeth, though they can occur between any two teeth. Diastemas are also normal (take David Letterman, Mike Tyson or even supermodel Lauren Hutton, for example) and like gaps found in children, may result from a mismatch between jaw bone size and teeth size. I
f you are concerned about a gap in your teeth or have any questions, the best thing you can do is contact your dentist.
Other than normal sizing issues, there are three other reasons why gaps may form:
Tumor growths. A gap can be a sign of a serious medical or dental condition. Tumor growths may need to be treated surgically.
Gum disease.Gum disease, which results in a loss of bone that supports the teeth, may be prevented by regular brushing and flossing. However, if a gap is forming as a result of gum disease, you need to see your dentist as soon as possible.
Self-inflicted behavior. These gaps occur when people push their tongue against their front teeth when swallowing or as a result of 'mouth jewelry'. This pushes teeth forward and makes small gaps bigger. Again, if a small gap is getting bigger, have your dentist check it.
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Why do American bathrooms have gaps in their stall doors?
American bathrooms have gaps in their stall doors for privacy reasons. The gaps are designed to allow for ventilation and to prevent people from hiding inside the stalls.
Why do bathroom stalls have gaps on the sides?
Bathroom stalls have gaps on the sides for privacy and safety reasons. The gaps allow for ventilation and to prevent people from hiding or engaging in inappropriate behavior inside the stall.
Is gaps an idea noun?
The noun 'gaps' is the plural form for the singular 'gap', which can be a concrete or an abstract noun (idea noun). Examples:concrete noun: They put up a barrier to prevent people from tripping on the gaps in the broken sidewalk.abstract noun: I lost consciousness for a minute so there are some gaps in my memory.
How do you capitalise gaps in research?
I assume the question is about 'gaps in research'? If beginning a sentence: Gaps in research. If part way along a sentence: '...gaps in research....' If part of a title: Gaps In Research.
What do the gaps on the periodic table represent?
The gaps represented the elements which were not discovered. When the elements were invented, they were placed into these gaps.
What is a curcuit in which there are no gaps?
If there are no gaps in a curcuit, it is a closed curcuit.
Are there gaps in market?
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Why do public restrooms have gaps in the doors?
Public restrooms have gaps in the doors to ensure safety and security by allowing people to see if the restroom is occupied and to prevent any potential illegal activities from happening inside.
What are synaptic gaps?
Synaptic gaps are the spaces between neurons.
When was Gaps - album - created?
Gaps - album - was created in 2007.
What addressing learning gaps contains?
What is addressing learning gaps?
Why do people use the word like as a slang?
They use it during the thinking gaps they take while speaking
