The gap between the maxillary incisors is too big for the child’s maxillary incisors, it may be a temporary malocclusion during the replacement period, no special treatment is needed, it may be the lip tie is too low, need to repair the lip tie, and it may be the teeth arrangement abnormality, need to perform orthodontic treatment.
1. Temporary malocclusion during molar period: the crowns of maxillary left and right incisors are deviated to the distal center, and an obvious gap will be formed between the two, which will gradually disappear after the eruption of lateral incisors, and does not require special treatment.
2. Lip tie is too low: the upper lip tie is attached too low, located between the two middle incisors, which will lead to a large gap between the middle incisors, through the lip tie repair surgery to make its attachment elevated, and then through orthodontic treatment to close the gap.
3. Abnormal tooth alignment: A large gap between the incisors may be caused by abnormal tooth alignment, which can be treated by orthodontic treatment to achieve normal alignment and occlusal relationship.
There may be other reasons why the gap between your child’s maxillary central incisors is too large, so it is recommended to go to the hospital in time for professional treatment.