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Everyone’s set of teeth looks slightly different. But in people who have misaligned teeth or jaws, there’s a more noticeable difference. Sometimes only one single tooth is affected, and sometimes several teeth or the position of the jawbones is involved.
Severe misalignments can cause problems when you chew, speak and breathe, and also affect your psychological wellbeing. They can increase the risk of gum disease and tooth decay (cavities) too. The medical term for teeth that aren’t aligned properly is “malocclusion.”
Misaligned teeth and jaws are commonly treated with removable or fixed braces. Dental braces are mainly used in teenagers because their mouths are still growing so it’s easier to change the position of their teeth and jaws
Thumb Sucking
Children who suck their thumb for several years often end with Misaligned teeth. The pressure from the thumb consistently applied to the still-growing gums causes the teeth to grow misaligned, especially outwards. The problem of Misaligned teeth is more likely if this habit continues until the toddler age.
Tongue Thrusting
Tongue thrusting has the same effect on the teeth as thumb sucking. It can result in misaligned bites, especially an overbite, i.e., protruding upper teeth.
Misaligned Teeth
Misaligned teeth or malocclusion is caused when the size of the upper or the lower jaw is smaller than usual. Misaligned jaws result in problems such as overbite and underbite. In an overbite, the upper set of teeth protrudes over the lower teeth, and in an underbite, the lower set of teeth protrudes over the upper teeth.
Genetics
Children often get Misaligned teeth from their parents. If the Misaligned teeth problem runs down in the family, the children are likely to have Misaligned permanent teeth too despite following good oral care habits.
Facial Injury
Facial trauma, such as a jaw injury in childhood, can result in displaced teeth or misaligned bites. The reason is the jaw shifting slightly from its original position, which causes the teeth to grow misaligned. Facial injuries may also result in tooth loss. And when there is open space in a jaw, the rest of the teeth tend to shift to cover that space.
Myth 1
It will take years to straighten my teeth
Myth 2
I am too old to get my teeth straightened.
Myth 3
I can just change my upper or lower teeth at my convenience.
Myth 4
My teeth will stay straight forever after wearing braces.
Myth 5
Crooked teeth are just an aesthetic issue.
The two most effective methods to fix Misaligned teeth are:
Braces
Braces are a type of orthodontic appliance that consists of brackets, bands, and wires. They apply constant pressure on the jaw over an extended period, which makes it adapt to the pressure in a certain direction, causing it to move into the desired position. There are three types of braces available including metal braces, ceramic braces, and lingual braces. You can talk to your orthodontist and know what may be the most appropriate teeth alignment solution for you based on the results of your oral examination.
Invisalign
Invisalign is basically invisible braces. The treatment includes clear or transparent trays that are custom-created to fit over your teeth set. Your orthodontist will create several molds, and you will have to move from one mold to another until your teeth finally move into the correct position. Adults often go for Invisalign since they are clear and can easily go unnoticed. However, it’s the higher cost of Invisalign that makes braces a more practical solution.
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