1. Plural of diastema; gaps or spaces between teeth, especially the front teeth.
Usage: Medical/dental term; Commonly used in orthodontics and dentistry

Examples

• The orthodontist explained that the diastemas between her front teeth could be closed with braces.
• Some people have natural diastemas that they choose not to correct.
• The patient's diastemas were caused by a mismatch between tooth size and jaw width.
• Closing diastemas is one of the most common reasons people seek orthodontic treatment.
• He was self-conscious about the diastemas in his smile until he decided to get them fixed.