Image source: Francis Okara Take an observatory look at this image; what do you see other than a dazzling smile? a gap between the teeth; a very striking feature. Do you know Diastema is a medical phenomena for open teeth? amusing. even more so when you realise that what is considered medically as a perfect set of teeth is simply a dentition whereby all teeth in the mouth are set nicely closely touching one another. Do you know? Gap teeth in French is translated 'dents du bonheur' meaning lucky teeth and it is believed the bearer will have a successful love life. Open teeth occurs anywhere in the dentition; usually more common between the upper front teeth. In some people, dentition can be widely spaced and may warrant correction. However, in childhood it is easily rectified as the temporary teeth is lost and replaced by permanent teeth that fills up the gap; if this is not the case and it persists in adulthood, then it can be corrected if so desired throug
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