A diastema is a gap between teeth that is wider than 0.5 millimeters. It can develop between any teeth.When you have extra space between two or more of your teeth, your doctor calls this spacing issues or gap teeth. Gappy teeth are quite common, but sometimes they can become a bit of a bother.
These spaces can form anywhere in the mouth, but are sometimes noticeable between the two upper front teeth. This condition affects both adults and children. In children, gaps may disappear once their permanent teeth grow in.
Some gaps are small and barely noticeable, whereas other gaps are larger and a cosmetic issue for some people. If you don’t like the way the gap looks, there are ways to close it or reduce its size.
Who is Becky G?
Becky G’s full name is Rebbeca Marie Gomez an American singer and actress. She first gained recognition in 2011 when she began posting videos of herself covering popular songs online. One of her videos caught the attention of producer Dr. Luke, who subsequently offered her a joint record deal with Kemosabe Records and RCA Records.
Gomez achieved mainstream success with the release of “Shower” (2014), which went on to enter the top twenty of the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The single would go on to receive a multi platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), denoting two million units sold in the country. Following the success of “Shower”, Gomez released “Can’t Stop Dancin'” (2014), “Lovin’ So Hard” and “Break a Sweat” (2015) as singles from her then-forthcoming album.
California native Becky G found fame singing songs like “Shower” before moving onto Spanish-language hits such as “Sin Pijama” and “Mayores.” Her music incorporates rap, pop hooks, reggaeton and Latin influences. In 2013, she signed on as a representative for the beauty line CoverGirl. Becky has guest starred on the television show Empire and was one of the leads in 2017’s big-screen Power Rangers adaptation. She began her career at nine years old, following a financial setback that meant her family had to move into her grandparents’ garage. All four of Becky’s grandparents left Mexico to come to the United States, and she has talked about how their courage and hard work led to more opportunities for their granddaughter.
Family and Early Life
Becky G was born on March 2, 1997, in Inglewood, California. Becky’s parents, Alex and Frank, were high school sweethearts who met at Santa Monica High School. They had Becky, her brothers Frankie and Alex, and Becky’s younger sister Stephanie. Becky’s grandparents emigrated from Mexico. She’s part of the second generation of her family to be born in the United States.
After the family lost their home due to a ballooning mortgage payment and went to live in a small converted garage, a nine-year-old Becky decided to start a career in entertainment to bolster her family’s finances. She looked for child talent agencies, found an agent and began getting work in commercials, voiceovers and modeling. Becky has attributed being part of a large extended family with giving her the attention-getting skills that helped her achieve entertainment success.
Becky has shared some details about her struggle with anxiety, crediting her family’s support with helping her cope with this issue.
What is the issue with Becky G’s Teeth?
Becky G’s Teeth have a gap that was 4 millimeters wide according to a post on her Verified Twitter Page making it one of the widest diastema in show biz. According to MedicalNewstoday, a diastema may result from the following:
The size of the teeth in relation to the jawbone
If a person’s teeth are too small, relative to the size of their jawbone, gaps may develop between the teeth.
Jawbone and tooth sizes can be genetic, which is one reason that diastemas can run in families.
Missing or undersized teeth
If some teeth are missing or smaller than others, a diastema can develop.
This often involves the upper lateral incisors — the teeth to either side of the two upper front teeth. If the upper lateral incisors are missing or relatively small, a gap can develop between the two front teeth.
Oversized labial frenum
The labial frenum is the tissue that extends from the inside of the upper lip to the gum above the upper front teeth.
If this tissue is especially large, it can cause a gap to form between these teeth.
Gum disease
Tooth migration is a typical sign of advanced gum disease.
In people with gum disease, inflammation results in damage to the bone that supports the teeth.
Eventually, the teeth may become loose, and gaps can appear.
Incorrect swallowing reflex
When the swallowing reflex happens correctly, the tongue presses against the roof of the mouth.
A person may instead push their tongue against their front teeth when they swallow. Over time, this repetitive pressure against the front teeth pushes them forward, causing a gap to form.
Habits
Thumb sucking, lip sucking, tongue thrusting, and similar habits can put pressure on the front teeth, pushing them forward.
This can lead to diastemas.
Loss of primary teeth
Children can develop temporary diastemas when their primary teeth, or baby teeth, fall out. When their permanent, or adult, teeth come in, these gaps typically close.
This type of gap is common enough that dentists consider it to be a normal developmental phenomenon in children. No treatment is usually necessary.
A 2012 study reports older findings that these diastemas may be present in approximately two-thirds of children in whom only the central incisors have erupted. The central incisors are the two flat teeth at the front of the upper jaw.
Treatment of Diastema
Although diastema doesn’t have any adverse effects on one’s health, most patients prefer to have it corrected for aesthetic purposes.
The most recommended method for closing a diastema is orthodontic treatment. It involves the installation of braces on the upper and lower teeth to pull the teeth together and close the space.
But if the cause of the problem is an oversized labial frenum or mesiodens then the patient requires surgery before getting braces. Otherwise, the problem may only recur once removing the appliance. The surgical procedure for removing frenum is called a frenectomy.
For small gaps, the patient may opt for the placement of composite restorations or crowns instead of orthodontic treatment.
If space is due to a missing tooth, then tooth replacement options like fixed bridges, removable dentures, and dental implants should be considered.
Prevention of Diastema
When the cause of diastema is developmental defects, then there’s no way to avoid it. Orthodontic treatment is also preferred as early as possible. If periodontal disease is to blame, proper oral hygiene is the solution. This will stop the gap from widening even further. Brushing and flossing can do so much to halt the progression of periodontal disease.
For cases caused by oral habits, the most logical thing to do is to break such a habit.
