Crooked & Misaligned Teeth
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Crooked & Misaligned Teeth Treatment in Doncaster East
Crooked & Misaligned Teeth
Crooked or twisted teeth are teeth that are not properly aligned and appear to be unaesthetic. This condition often causes people to be embarrassed about their smile, affecting their social confidence.
What causes crooked teeth?
Crooked teeth may be due to your genes; for example if you have smaller or larger teeth in proportion to the size of your jaw bone. Or may be due to losing teeth, for example because of tooth decay. Gum disease may allow teeth to move unfavourably.
What can we do about crooked teeth?
Orthodontics (braces) are able to straighten teeth. Today’s braces go beyond metal braces to encompass ceramic braces, lingual braces, Invisalign. Surgery is increasingly being used to enhance the benefits of orthodontics. Orthodontics has traditionally only been available for children and adolescents. Now modern technology and understanding of the human face and jaws means adults can also obtain straight teeth through orthodontics.
Veneers and crowns or other cosmetic treatments could be utilised to give the appearance of straight teeth; but must be used judiciously.
What happens if crooked teeth are left untreated?
While largely seen as a cosmetic problem, crooked teeth can, in fact, predispose to a number of dental problems:
- It may limit proper chewing
- Cleaning teeth thoroughly becomes more difficult
- You have a higher risk of tooth decay and gum disease
- It can contribute to uneven and excessive wear of your teeth
- It can interfere with the proper growth and development of your jaw bones
- It can affect your speech
