Identify why the space exists before deciding whether to close it
Gap Between Teeth in Baner, Pune
A gap between teeth may be a normal feature, a result of tooth and jaw size, missing teeth, tooth movement, habits, gum attachment or periodontal support loss. Some spaces need no treatment, while a new or widening gap requires assessment.
At Sai Multi Speciality Dental Clinic, Baner, Dr Shrikant Gadakh examines the position of the teeth, bite, gums, frenum, missing teeth and facial relationships before comparing observation, orthodontics, bonding or coordinated restorative care.
Need an earlier assessment? Spacing is usually not urgent. Seek earlier care if a gap appears or widens quickly, teeth become loose, gums bleed or swell, or trauma has moved a tooth. Major facial injury or uncontrolled bleeding needs emergency care.
A gap between teeth is not automatically a health problem. The decision to observe or close it depends on its cause, stability, bite, gum health, cleaning, age and the amount and shape of available tooth structure.
01 Overview
What causes a gap between teeth?
Spacing can develop when teeth are small relative to the jaw, a tooth is absent or undersized, front teeth are pushed by a habit, or a prominent frenum influences the area. Normal developmental spaces in children may change as more teeth erupt. [1]
In adults, new spacing can reflect gum and bone support loss or unwanted tooth movement. Closing the visible space without treating an active cause can produce relapse or conceal disease.
Not every gap needs to be closed
A stable space that is easy to clean and acceptable to the patient can be monitored. Treatment is elective unless the gap reflects disease, functional difficulty or a broader bite problem. A simulation illustrates direction but cannot predict the exact result.
Patients also search for this as teeth spacing, a gap in front teeth, a diastema or spaces between the teeth. If you are looking for gap between teeth treatment in Baner, the dentist explains why the gap has appeared and compares braces, aligners and bonding for closing it, as well as leaving it alone when it does not cause problems.
The right treatment starts with identifying the condition and the least extensive suitable option.
02 Candidacy
Who may need an assessment for gap between teeth in Baner?
Assessment may be appropriate when
A visible space affects appearance or speech.
Food repeatedly traps between spaced teeth.
The gap is new, widening or linked with tooth movement.
A missing or small tooth affects the space plan.
The bite or gum condition needs coordinated assessment.
Another approach may be needed when
Active gum disease must be stabilised before closure.
A child’s developing spacing may need observation first.
Closing one gap may create disproportionate tooth shape.
A complex bite may not suit bonding alone.
The patient prefers a healthy stable gap without treatment.
Suitability depends on examination findings, not symptoms or appearance alone.
03 Background
Why a gap between teeth needs diagnosis first
Spacing is a relationship among tooth size, jaw size, eruption, missing teeth, gum support and bite. The safest plan identifies where the space should go, whether tooth movement is stable and whether restorative additions will remain cleanable and proportionate. [2]
Observation
May suit: A healthy, stable gap without functional concern. Timeline: Risk-based review without active closure.
Orthodontic closure
May suit: Spacing associated with tooth positions or a broader bite issue. Timeline: Records, active movement and long-term retention.
Bonding or restorative care
May suit: A suitable local space related to tooth size or shape. Timeline: Design, additive repair and maintenance review.
Want to talk this through before you book? Our team can answer questions about gap between teeth by phone or WhatsApp.
The condition, remaining support and long-term maintenance needs determine the appropriate option.
04 Procedure
How a gap between teeth is assessed
Review timing
Establish whether the space is longstanding, developing or widening.
Examine teeth and bite
Assess size, position, missing teeth and occlusal relationships.
Check gum support
Measure inflammation, mobility and periodontal support where relevant.
Take selected records
Use photographs, scans and imaging when they change planning.
Compare closure methods
Explain movement, bonding, combined care, stability and retention.
Care moves from diagnosis and planning to treatment, checks and maintenance.
05 Visits
What happens at a gap between teeth consultation at Sai Multi Speciality Dental Clinic?
The first visit establishes the cause and whether treatment is needed. Orthodontic records, a restorative trial shape or periodontal evaluation may be separate. Treatment time depends on the number of spaces, bite, chosen approach and retention needs.
Plan for the full sequence. Assessment, preliminary care, treatment and review may be separate appointments when combining them would reduce diagnostic clarity or treatment quality.
Visit numbers depend on diagnosis, complexity, preliminary care and review needs.
06 Comfort
Is assessment of a gap between teeth uncomfortable?
The initial examination, photographs and digital scan are generally non-invasive. Gum measurements can feel tender when tissues are inflamed. Any later tooth movement or restorative preparation has a separate comfort and consent discussion.
Tell us about anxiety, sensitivity, previous difficult dental experiences or medical concerns before care begins. We can explain each stage, agree on a stop signal and pause when clinically appropriate.
Comfort planning begins with knowing what you feel and agreeing how we communicate during care.
07 Aftercare
Aftercare following your appointment in Baner
Clean the space and gum line
Use an aid sized for the actual contact and gap.
Watch for movement
Report widening, mobility, bleeding or bite change.
Protect restorations
Avoid habits that overload bonded edges.
Use retainers as directed
Closed spaces can reopen without ongoing retention.
Follow the advice for your specific procedure and contact us when symptoms worsen instead of settling.
08 Limits
When closing a gap between teeth may be inappropriate
Closure may be deferred when gum support is unstable, growth or eruption is incomplete, tooth proportions would become unsuitable, or expected benefit is limited. Bonding can stain or chip, teeth can move after orthodontics, and a frenum procedure is not automatically necessary. [3]
Medical history, medicines, ability to tolerate care and the feasibility of long-term maintenance are considered before elective treatment.
Risks, complications and warning signs
A gap can be harmless, but it can also trap food and let gums become inflamed. Closing a gap has risks too: bonding can chip or stain, braces and aligners can cause soreness and relapse, and a gap that is caused by gum disease or a tight tissue band needs that cause treated first. Call the clinic if a gap is widening quickly, a tooth feels loose or the gum bleeds.
Not sure whether gap between teeth applies to you? Call or message the clinic and we will explain the next step.
We recommend treatment only when the expected benefit and maintainability justify proceeding.
09 Appointment
Your first visit to Sai Multi Speciality Dental Clinic in Baner
Tell us when you noticed the gap, whether it has changed and what result you want. Bring previous photographs, orthodontic records and retainers if available. Dr Shrikant reviews the bite, gum health and realistic closure choices.
Before you decide, we explain the likely benefits, material risks, alternatives and consequences of delay. You can take time to consider elective treatment.
Symptoms are clues rather than a diagnosis. We record where the problem is felt, when it began, what triggers it, how long it lasts and whether sleep, chewing or daily activity is affected. The painful or visible area is compared with nearby teeth, gums, bite and jaw because discomfort can be referred from another site.
Tests and imaging are selected to answer a clinical question. Depending on the concern, this may include checking cold response, bite tenderness, mobility, gum measurements, cracks, restorations or a focused dental X-ray. No single test is interpreted in isolation, and normal-looking surfaces do not rule out deeper disease.
The initial aim is to identify urgency and cause, then discuss reasonable choices. Temporary symptom relief is not a substitute for definitive care when decay, infection, fracture or failing support is present. If findings are uncertain, review, additional imaging or referral may be safer than irreversible treatment.
The first visit establishes the diagnosis, priorities and a treatment plan specific to you.
10 Your dental team
Meet the dentists supporting gap between teeth in Baner
Your care is planned by the dentist whose training matches the treatment, with coordinated support when more than one speciality is involved.
Dr Shrikant completed BDS at Rural Dental College, Loni, and MDS in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics at M.G.V. Dental College, Nashik. He focuses on bite and alignment concerns.
His input is available when tooth position affects the plan.
Dr Archana completed BDS at Rural Dental College, Loni, and MDS in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics at SMBT Dental College, Sangamner. She received a Maharashtra University of Health Sciences gold medal and has taught as an assistant professor.
She assesses symptoms, tooth structure and restorative needs before recommending care.
The relevant dentist leads your plan, with coordinated support when needed.
11 Reviews
What patients in Baner say about their care at the clinic
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Overall Google rating for Sai Multi Speciality Dental Clinic, Baner 858 Google reviews, as of 16 October 2026. Read all reviews on Google.
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“I'm very happy with my teeth aligner journey at this clinic. Excellent guidance, smooth treatment, and a caring team throughout. …”
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“Had a great experience with my braces treatment. The doctor is very professional, friendly, and explains everything clearly. The treatment process has been smooth and I’m very happy with the results. Highly recommended!”
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“Just completed my braces treatment with Dr. Shrikant sir at Sai Dental Clinic. Really good doctor, very kind and has perfection in his work. Highly recommend. Thank you for great results!”
5 out of 5 stars
“I have done braces treatment very nice results . Thank you Dr shrikant sir”
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Find us in Alacrity Commercial Complex near Bitwise Terratower, Mohan Nagar, Baner.
Plan your visit
Sai Multi Speciality Dental Clinic, Baner Shop no 101, Alacrity Commercial Complex, near Bitwise Terratower, Mohan Nagar Co-Op Society, Baner, Pune, Maharashtra 411045, India
Planning access. If you need level entry without steps, lift access, an accessible washroom or parking, call before travelling so we can confirm current arrangements.
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13 FAQs
Gap Between Teeth questions from patients in Baner
Does every gap between teeth need treatment?
No. A healthy stable gap can be observed when it does not affect function and the patient does not want closure.
Can bonding close a gap?
Sometimes. Suitability depends on gap size, tooth proportions, bite, enamel and the ability to maintain the added material.
Can braces or aligners close spacing?
Often, but the plan depends on the cause, bite, missing teeth, periodontal support and retention.
Why is my gap getting wider?
Gum support loss, missing teeth, habits or tooth movement may contribute, so a new or changing gap should be assessed.
Will a closed gap stay closed?
Relapse is possible. Cause control, treatment design and long-term retainer use affect stability.
Why is there a gap between my front teeth?
Common causes include a prominent tissue band between the teeth, small or narrow teeth, thumb-sucking in childhood and gum disease. The dentist identifies the cause first, because it decides whether bonding, braces or gum care is the right treatment.
Will a gap come back after treatment?
It can, particularly after braces if retainers are not worn, or if the cause such as gum disease or a habit has not been addressed. Wearing retainers and keeping regular reviews lowers the chance of the gap reopening.
An examination remains necessary even when your concern sounds similar to a common dental problem.
14 Next step
Book a gap between teeth consultation in Baner
Tell us what you have noticed and whether the concern is routine, uncomfortable or urgent.
Bring scans, simulations, X-rays and the proposed orthodontic or restorative plan. We can review the diagnosis, space distribution, need for combined care and retention strategy.
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Disclosure: Sai Multi Speciality Dental Clinic, Baner provides the dental care described on this page.
