Gaps between teeth: causes and ways to close them in Dubai
Spacing and diastema: when to use aligners, bonding or veneers to close gaps, at Manhal Medical Center, Dubai.
Gaps between teeth (spacing or diastema) come from a mismatch between tooth and jaw size, missing teeth, or gum disease causing teeth to drift.
Orthodontics moves teeth to close gaps; bonding or veneers can close small gaps directly; missing teeth may need replacement.
Signs and symptoms
- Visible spaces
- Food trapping
- New gaps appearing in adulthood
Common causes
- Small or missing teeth
- Large jaw relative to teeth
- Gum disease
- Tongue habits
When to see a doctor
New gaps in adults should be checked — they can signal gum disease.
How it is diagnosed
Gum health check, measurement of spaces, bite analysis.
Which doctor to see
Dr. Moaiyad Pacha
Consultant Orthodontist · Airway & Sleep
Orthodontics, MARPE expansion, airway-focused treatment and Invisalign.
Dr. Manhal Helfawee
Medical Director · Dentist & Implant Dentistry
Implants, full-arch rehabilitation and cosmetic restorative dentistry.
Treatment options
Orthodontics moves teeth to close gaps; bonding or veneers can close small gaps directly; missing teeth may need replacement.
Questions patients ask
Prepared by the Manhal Medical Center editorial team · Updated: 2026-09-23 · Treating specialist: Dr. Moaiyad Pacha, Dr. Manhal Helfawee
This page is general information and does not replace a consultation. Suitability, risks and results vary between patients.
Bonding or aligners for a front gap?
Small gaps with good tooth proportions suit bonding; larger or multiple gaps are often better closed orthodontically.
Which doctor treats gaps between teeth in Dubai?
At Manhal Medical Center in Al Safa 1, gaps between teeth is assessed by Dr. Moaiyad Pacha (Consultant Orthodontist · Airway & Sleep), Dr. Manhal Helfawee (Medical Director · Dentist & Implant Dentistry).
How is gaps between teeth diagnosed?
Gum health check, measurement of spaces, bite analysis.
When should I see a doctor about gaps between teeth?
New gaps in adults should be checked — they can signal gum disease.
What treatments are available for gaps between teeth?
Depending on the cause: Invisalign Clear Aligners, Composite Bonding, Porcelain Veneers. Orthodontics moves teeth to close gaps; bonding or veneers can close small gaps directly; missing teeth may need replacement.
Where is Manhal Medical Center?
We are at Building 101, Street 22A, Al Safa 1, Dubai, UAE, between Al Wasl Road and Sheikh Zayed Road, with easy access from Jumeirah, City Walk, Downtown and Business Bay.
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