Treatment Approaches for Spacing Teeth IMPACT OF SPACING TEETH IN YOUR LIFE: Oral Hygiene: Food particles tend to get stuck between the spacing teeth and the bacteria can access to your gums and your teeth. It becomes a breeding place for the plaque. This will result in bleeding gums, swollen gums, and loose teeth, eventually leading to periodontal problems like gingivitis or periodontitis. Improper Smile: Spacing teeth can cause one noticeable blemish that is a large gap between the two upper front teeth which can have a huge impact on your smile. Lack of Confidence: For some people having space in between teeth can affect their confidence. If the spacesin your teeth are particularly large it can make your teeth look poorly aligned. Chewing Problems: Spacing teeth may lead to chewing problem which can be the cause for swallowing huge chunks of food causing digestive problems. Social Life: