Diastema. A diastema is a dental term referring to a space or gap between two teeth. It is most commonly applied to the space found between the two maxillary central incisor teeth (upper front teeth). Diastemas can be caused by a number of factors, including genetics, a tooth size discrepancy, a low muscle attachment between…

Types of mouth sores include canker sores, cold sores, leukoplakia and candidiasis. They vary in their severity and causes. Mouth sores could be the symptom of a disease or disorder; infection from bacteria, viruses or fungus or result from irritation caused by braces, dentures or the sharp edge of a broken tooth or filling. You…