What causes teeth spacing?

Most of the time, teeth spacing or gaps do not have a specific cause. Sometimes
tooth spacing is genetic. Some people are predisposed to having spacing. Other
times it can be caused by an environmental factor such as a habit like finger-
sucking or a tongue thrust. Some people have thick bands of gum tissue called
frenums that can cause gaps in the front teeth.

Does spacing get worse over time?

It can! As we get older, our teeth do continue to shift. If any teeth are lost, teeth
can drift and spaces can get bigger. With or without orthodontic treatment, teeth
continue to move when we are adults. This is why we recommend retainers after
all orthodontic treatment.

What is the best way to treat teeth

spacing?
There are many orthodontic options to fix teeth spacing. At Vac Orthodontics, we
offer many different treatment options including braces (both clear and metal
braces) as well as clear aligners (such as Invisalign or ClearCorrect). After the
spacing is corrected, you will need orthodontic retainers to prevent any relapse of
the crowding. In rare cases, some patient might need additional gum procedures to
prevent the space from reopening.