Diastema (Upon Referral)

Diastemas can be caused by a mismatch between jaw size and tooth size, an oversized labial frenum (the strip of skin between your lip and gums), or habits like thumb-sucking or tongue-thrusting in childhood. Gum disease can also cause teeth to shift and create new gaps.

Gaps in baby teeth are completely normal — most close on their own as adult teeth come through.

• Braces or clear aligners — best for larger gaps or multiple gaps (upon referral)
• Composite bonding — quick, affordable, completed in a single visit
• Porcelain veneers — longest-lasting, most natural cosmetic option
• Frenectomy — minor surgery to release a thick labial frenum, if needed alongside other treatment (upon referral)

Composite bonding applies tooth-coloured resin directly to your teeth in a single visit — affordable and immediate. Porcelain veneers are slim, custom-made shells bonded to the front of your teeth — they look more natural and last longer, but cost more and require some preparation of the tooth surface. We'll talk through the pros and cons at your consultation.