Fix crooked teeth and feel fabulous

Their origin can be genetic, due to a mouth that is too small, causing tooth crowding from a lack of space and crooked teeth. From childhood, factors such as prolonged use of a pacifier or thumb sucking can also influence the position of baby teeth, which in turn guide the eruption of permanent teeth. In children, permanent teeth can emerge crooked due to the inclusion of teeth that do not erupt properly, especially the canines, or due to a small arch that does not fit all the teeth. This causes rotation or tilting of the teeth and visible dental crowding. In adults, crooked teeth can appear if previous problems were not corrected or due to factors such as the eruption of wisdom teeth, periodontitis, or trauma. These factors can cause a lack of space or weakening of dental attachments, causing tooth movement and alterations in their position, even leading to tooth loss.

Crooked teeth can be due to genetics, lack of space in the mouth, or childhood habits such as thumb sucking or pacifier use. In children, permanent teeth can emerge crooked due to impacted teeth or narrow arches, causing rotation and crowding. In adults, factors such as wisdom teeth, periodontitis, or trauma can cause tooth movement and misalignment.

Excessive and extended use of dummies is a primary culprit for creating crooked teeth. The extensive use of such devices can even change the bone structure of your jaw and palate.

There isn't one definitive method for correcting crooked teeth; the choice depends on the patient's age and the complexity of the case. Interceptive orthodontics is used most often in children as it's possible to achieve a correction due to the jaw's still-developing state. Resolving it as early as possible in children prevents malocclusions and future problems. In teens and adults, the solution often involves braces or invisible aligners, which straighten teeth and correct bite problems. Invisible aligners are effective, comfortable, and discreet. They allow teeth to be aligned step-by-step and show visibly improved results in a short time. They offer the advantage of being removable for eating or cleaning teeth, unlike fixed braces.

Your teeth naturally shift, drift and change over time, so it's quite possible that teeth can become more crooked with age. It can also become more pronounced if you have gum disease or lose a tooth as you age. While movement in the jaw and teeth is a normal part of the ageing process, it can lead to crowding, misalignment and oral discomfort.