Spacing teeth is when there are gaps present in between teeth. This can be caused by a variety of reasons such as:

  • Smaller sized teeth
  • Missing teeth
  • Abnormal gum tissue
  • Teeth that have failed to erupt or impacted teeth
  • Protruding teeth

Spaces between teeth can cause problems with ability to eat, gum problems due to over-exposure of the gums and can decrease confidence in your smile.

On the contrary, crowding of the teeth is the opposite problem. Crowding occurs when the teeth in the mouth seem like they cannot all fit, which can cause teeth to become twisted, protruded and misaligned. Some reasons for crowding include:

  • Smaller jaw size compared to teeth size
  • Problems when teeth were erupting
  • Too early or late loss of primary teeth

Overcrowding of teeth can become a problem to you or your child because it can increase the likelihood of decay, cause gum disease, crooked teeth and difficulties eating.