Definition
diastem
noun
- a gap or space between two teeth, especially the front upper teeth
Usage: medical/dental term; also spelled diastema
Examples
- The child had a small diastem between her two front teeth.
- Some people choose to close a diastem with orthodontic treatment.
- A diastem is common in young children and often closes naturally as they grow.
- The actor's distinctive diastem became part of his recognizable appearance.
- Dentists can correct a diastem using braces or bonding.