diastema
Space between teeth
A diastema is a gap between two teeth, most commonly the front incisors.
The plural is diastemata or diastemas.
In humans, a diastema may be natural or result from missing teeth; some consider it a flaw while others find it distinctive or attractive.
The term also applies to gaps in animal dentition, where diastemata often serve functional purposes.
Having dental spaces
- incisorsFront cutting teeth
- canineOf or like dogs
- dentitionOral tooth arrangement
- gumsOral tissue surrounding teeth
enamel · gingiva · tooth · teeth · midline · anterior · maxillary · mandibular
Pleased facial expression
- grinBroad, toothy smile
- distinctiveReadily identifiable, set apart
- signatureHandwritten name for verification
- characteristicDistinguishing quality or trait
iconic · beauty · imperfection · charm · model · Madonna · Strahan · fashion
Dental alignment devices
- alignersDevices that straighten teeth
- retainerUpfront professional fee
- orthodontistDental specialist for alignment
- malocclusionImproper dental alignment
correction · treatment · bonding · veneer · closure · bands · brackets · wires
gap-toothed
Having dental spaces
gums · enamel · gingiva · tooth · teeth · midline · anterior · maxillary · mandibular · spacing
smile
Pleased facial expression
- grinBroad, toothy smile
- distinctiveReadily identifiable, set apart
- signatureHandwritten name for verification
characteristic · iconic · beauty · imperfection · charm · model · Madonna · Strahan · fashion · unique
braces
Dental alignment devices
- alignersDevices that straighten teeth
- retainerUpfront professional fee
- orthodontistDental specialist for alignment
malocclusion · correction · treatment · bonding · veneer · closure · bands · brackets · wires · adjustment
herbivore
Plant-only consumer
cow · sheep · deer · rabbit · grazing · cropping · mastication · mammal · ungulate · adaptation
- body traitsheight, weight, body shape, build, stature
- dental problemsmissing teeth, cavities, tooth decay, overbite, underbite
- bite problemsoverbite, underbite, crossbite, open bite, overjet
- gesneriadsAfrican violet, gloxinia, goldfish plant
- anatomybrain, heart, bones, liver, stomach
- dental caretoothbrush, toothpaste, floss, dental floss, brushing