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I am a 46 year-old male. I have noticed a gap developing between my two upper front teeth. Is this normal due to aging?

We would suggest going to see aa Absolute Dental dentist. When a gap, or diastema, begins to open it could be a sign of periodontal disease. Periodontal disease is loss of the bone around the teeth due to bacteria under the gums. It is commonly seen in adults over age 40.
Do the gums bleed when you floss or brush? Are the teeth in the area loose? Another cause could be lack of posterior teeth. If you have no back teeth and chew only with the front this can cause the front teeth to flare out causing spaces to develop.
Do you have a habit of sucking on an object like a pen or thumb? This can cause the teeth to move, also.
Additionally, there could be a cyst or other pathology causing the movement of the teeth.
An Absolute Dental dentist can evaluate the area and give a more definite answer.

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