Solution to Crooked Teeth Condition
The Problem (Also Known As)
The Cause
The jaw arches can grow to be too small or too large for the teeth so they are crowded or spaced out. Abnormal muscular habits such as mouth breathing can affect the growth of the jaws too.
For those of you who have worn braces before, teeth might get crooked again because of the tightening of the lips, growth of wisdom teeth and lack of retention.
Treatment
Invisalign can predictably straighten moderately crowded or spaced teeth. Braces (metal or ceramics) works efficiently for more severe mal-aligned teeth.
If you do not wish to go through long orthodontic treatment, porcelain or composite veneers can be done to mask crooked, short teeth.
If Left Untreated
Apart from not having a confident smile, periodontal problems might develop later in life if teeth are crooked with “plaque traps” and tricky to clean.
This is usually a chronic problem that results in gums and bone loss in the long term. There can also be premature wear of enamel if teeth are not in ideal occlusion.