What are the causes of crooked teeth?
Crooked teeth, or misaligned teeth can be caused by many factors. The most-common reason for crooked teeth happens during childhood when your teeth begin to fall out. Unlike baby teeth, adult’s teeth are permanent, this means poor hygiene and bad eating habits can affect the growth of your teeth, which may end up causing you problems later on in life.
Each tooth in the mouth is affected by the growth of other teeth, as they grow one by one, they influence the direction of how the other teeth will grow. Tooth decay is another contributor to crooked teeth. Bacteria and certain foods can cause tooth decay.
Sugars in the food you eat build up the plaque in your mouth, which becomes detrimental when your tooth becomes weaker, and the bacteria starts to feed on your tooth and produces acid, which slowly starts to decay away your teeth. Tooth decay results in tooth loss, and when this happens your remaining teeth try to shift in order to fill the gap. The shifting of the teeth can lead to crooked teeth.
So what do you do if you have crooked teeth?
There are a few treatments that can correct the alignment of your teeth, some of our clients talk about the success of their Invisalign treatment in our reviews and testimonials.
Braces are the most traditional treatment to straighten teeth, but with new options like Invisalign braces (invisible braces) people opt for the less obvious treatment, that works just as well. Invisalign treatment is more convenient and less discreet for most people. The clear plastic trays can be removed, which means you can eat as normal and keep your dental hygiene maintained, without the hassle of cleaning around the metal wires.
When you are looking for treatment for your crooked teeth, it is best to speak to your orthodontist first, or an Invisalign professional so that they can have a look at the current state of your teeth and then recommend any teeth straightening treatments for you.