Crooked & Misaligned Teeth

Crooked teeth are commonly caused by a lack of jaw space. In some circumstances, the jaws are simply too underdeveloped and are unable to host all the teeth, resulting in poor alignments. In other cases, gum diseases cause teeth to drift in unwanted directions, causing them to appear long, gappy or twisted. Sometimes extra teeth, such as supernumerary teeth and retained baby teeth, can also result in dental crowding.

• Orthodontics:

  A removable orthodontic plate can be used to extend the jaws for growing children, ensuring there is enough space to fit in for all adult teeth.

  For older children and adults, dental extractions may be necessary to create spaces for teeth alignment as part of orthodontic treatment. Traditional braces and Invisalign are routinely used to improve alignments of crooked teeth.

• Cosmetic dentistry: If the misalignments are minor in nature and only affect the front teeth, dental veneers may be considered as an alternative to orthodontics.
  

While largely seen as a cosmetic problem, crooked teeth, in fact, can have a significantly negative impact on the overall state of your oral health. It can potentially create a number of dental problems:

• It can exacerbate allergies and sinus problems
• It can affect your facial appearance and speech
• It can inhibit proper chewing
• Cleaning teeth may become a greater challenge
• It can interfere with the proper growth and development of your jaw bones
• It can lead to obstructions of airways and underdeveloped sinuses
• Crowding can increase your risk of cavities, gum disease and tooth decay
• It can lead to premature tooth wear