Widely spaced teeth
Information, Symptoms, Treatments and Resources
Widely spaced teeth can be a temporary condition related to normal growth and the development of adult teeth. It can also occur as a permanent condition in several diseases. Wide spacing can also result from continued growth of the jawbone.
- Normal growth (temporary widening)
- Tooth shifting due to missing teeth
- Acromegaly
- Morquio syndrome
- Sanfilippo syndrome
- Ellis-van Creveld syndrome
- Possible presence of periodontal disease or trauma
If the appearance is bothersome, ask your dentist about the possibility of orthodontic work (braces).
Call your health care provider if:
- Your child's teeth or jaws appear to be developing abnormally
- Other symptoms accompany the appearance of widely spaced teeth
Diagnostic tests that may be performed include:
- Dental x-rays
- Facial or skull x-rays
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