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Crooked Teeth

Solution to Crooked Teeth Condition

The Problem (Also Known As)

Malocclusion such as, Over-crowded Teeth, Spacing, Protrusive Teeth, Uneven Midline and Bite Problems.

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.


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Don’t put up with uncertainty around your oral health.

We’ve seen too many people avoid treatment or opting for temporary fixes, and end up with major surgeries, huge medical bills and losing their teeth.

That doesn’t have to be you.