Les Dents du Bonheur

If you don’t know French, the phrase above translates to “lucky teeth”. It’s what is used to describe the sometimes infamous, sometimes trendy gapped teeth. In recent years, gapped teeth have become quite the fashion statement with models everywhere going as far as having surgery to widen the space between their two front teeth.

There’s actually a word for that space between teeth: diastema. People can develop diastema for a wide range of reasons from periodontal disease to an incorrect swallowing reflex or even just because the teeth are too small for the jaw space.

Unfortunately, we’re not all supermodels and sometimes people aren’t all that comfortable with a gap between their teeth. There’s no shame in owning it or wanting to hide it, but if you fall into the latter category, we can help. Braces can help correct the problem quite easily. If the gap is there because of a missing tooth though, a dental implant may be necessary.

Some people find a gap between teeth completely charming. Others can’t stand them. Just remember that no matter what your opinion is, you always have the option to close it! Our number one goal  is to make you smile – les dents du bonheur or not!