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Crooked teeth
My teeth are crooked. imy mouth remains open during the day and during sleep. my smile is not very pleasing. i want to know what can be done for the same.
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Dr. Ruchi Lohia
Dentist
24 yrs exp
Kolkata
Sleeping with the mouth open can be damaging to teeth. This is because breathing through the mouth dries it out - removing the protective effect of saliva, which has a natural ability to kill the bacteria in the mouth that produce acid.
As acid levels rise through the night, tooth erosion and decay can begin.
People who sleep open-mouthed have higher rates of tooth decay.
Next Steps
Visit a Orthodontist to correct your crooked teeth.
Health Tips
Try Breathing normally with your nose through the day , which will train your body to breathe through nose during the night as well.
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