Why are crooked teeth a problem?
Teeth that are not aligned properly in your mouth create what dentists call “malocclusion.” Left untreated, malocclusion can lead to periodontal disease and create abnormal amounts of stress on teeth and jaws, which leads to premature wear.
What types of malocclusion are there? What are the potential issues?
Crowding
Symptoms/Signs:
- Biting lips, cheeks or tongue
- Lisping
- Speech changes
- Chipping or wearing of teeth
- Food traps
- Jaw pain
- Headache
Spacing
Symptoms/Signs:
- Biting lips, cheeks or tongue
- Lisping
- Speech changes
- Food traps
- Bad breath
Deep Bite (Overbite)
Symptoms/Signs:
- Cold sensitivity
- Receding gums
- Indentations at the gum line
- Chipping or wearing of teeth
- Dry mouth
- Mouth breathing
- Jaw pain
- Headaches
Excessive Overjet
Symptoms/Signs:
- Chipping or wearing of teeth
- Dry mouth
- Mouth breathing
Edge-to-Edge Bite
Symptoms/Signs:
- Cold sensitivity
- Receding gums
- Indentations at the gum line
- Chipping or wearing of teeth
- Jaw pain
- Headaches
Open Bite
Symptoms/Signs:
- Cold sensitivity
- Receding gums
- Indentations at the gum line
- Biting lips, cheeks or tongue
- Lisping
- Speech changes
- Dry mouth
- Mouth breathing
- Jaw pain
- Headaches
Properly aligned teeth have health benefits such as: healthier gums, improved hygiene, and less wear and trauma. Additionally, properly aligned teeth reduce plaque retention, tooth decay, and the risk of gum disease.
How will out treatment work? DentaCare will complete a scan or impression of your teeth and together with our team of specialists, we will craft a complete digital treatment plan, mapping out your best smile yet from beginning to end.