Crowded teeth & treatment

The effects of untreated dental crowding

There are many reasons that you may choose to correct your teeth's position. Crowding is one that can have many effects on your oral health success if not addressed.

Bad breath from crowded teeth

Teeth that are too close together can be difficult to clean properly, as floss or interdental brushes can't always reach these spaces. This can leave a buildup of food between your teeth, which encourages the growth of bacteria. This can often lead to cavities, gum inflammation, and bad breath.

Cleaning crowded teeth

Another problem is cleaning crowded teeth. Many people think that cleaning the front and back of their teeth is sufficient, but you need to reach the spaces between your teeth too. Regardless of how big or small the gaps are with crowding, you need to clear them of any debris.

Crowded teeth can lead to toothache

One of the most common problems of crowding is toothache, or pain and sensitivity at the location of crowding. When teeth are too close together or overlapped, a feeling of pressure develops, causing sensitivity and a stabbing pain. This pain can intensify when eating, chewing, biting, brushing, and even drinking if there is a reaction to temperature or strength.

Overlapping, twisting and rotating teeth

Another cause for crowding is if you suffer from a lack of space in the dental arch due to teeth that take up more space than you have room for, and prevent your teeth from aligning properly.