Crooked or misaligned teeth are very common in adults and children.
Crooked front teeth are aesthetically unappealing to most people, but not just the look of crooked teeth alone cause a problem and it will attract unwanted discomforts in your oral health.
Causes:
- Smaller jaw size.
- Poor myofunctional habits such as thumb sucking, tongue thrusting, mouth breathing.
- Hereditary and genetics also plays a role.
- Premature loss of baby teeth, may cause the permanent teeth to go into crooked positions.
- Crooked teeth are at greater risk of injury. Injury to the face or mouth can knock the tooth out to crooked position.
Consequences to crooked teeth:
- Periodontal disease - it can be hard to clean between the crooked teeth results in tooth decay and gum disease. If left untreated gum disease leads to periodontitis.
- Digestion - crooked teeth can interfere with the proper chewing, which causes digestion problems.
- Excess wear - crooked teeth can cause excess wear and tear on the teeth, gums, and jaw muscles, resulting in cracked teeth, jaw strain, TMJ disorders and chronic headaches.
- Speech difficulties.
- Lack of self esteem and self avoidance.
Treatment to crooked teeth:
- Orthodontic treatment is used to correct the crooked teeth. After the orthodontic treatment, wearing the retainer is must. Retainers prevent the teeth from going back to their original positions.
- Clear aligners correct the crooked teeth without metal wires and braces and they are removable.
- Smile correction procedures like crowns, veneers can be done for some crooked teeth.
Conclusion:
Correcting crooked teeth not only improves the overall appearance of your smile, but it can also enhance your overall oral health.