Table of Contents
- Overview
- Treatment
- Prevention
- Images
Widely spaced teeth can be a temporary condition related to normal growth and the development of adult teeth. Wide spacing can also occur as a result of several diseases or continued growth of the jawbone.
Alternative Names
Teeth - widely spaced
Considerations
Common Causes
Acromegaly Ellis-van Creveld syndrome - Injury
Morquio syndrome - Normal growth (temporary widening)
- Possible gum disease
Sanfilippo syndrome - Tooth shifting due to missing teeth
Images
Review Date: 02/22/2010
Reviewed By: Jack D Rosenberg, DDS, Advanced Dental Care, Palm Beach Gardens,
FL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by
David Zieve, M.D., MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
