Crooked teeth is a common condition that greatly affects the aesthetics and chewing ability of many people. According to dentists, tooth loss is the most common cause of crooked teeth. The article below from Champion Dental will provide useful information for you to better understand this condition as well as effective solutions.

What are crooked teeth?

Crooked teeth refers to the condition where teeth lose their balanced, even position and shift away from their normal alignment. Specifically, teeth may grow crooked to the left or right, or pushed forward, causing aesthetic issues and affecting chewing ability.

The most common cause of crooked teeth is tooth loss. When one or more teeth are lost in a certain area, the remaining teeth lose their support and tend to shift towards the empty space to fill the gap. This leads to the imbalance and misalignment of the teeth.

Causes of crooked teeth

As mentioned above, the most common cause of crooked teeth is tooth loss. Specifically:

• Tooth loss due to cavities, periodontitis, accidents... causes surrounding teeth to lose support and become prone to misalignment.
• Losing many teeth at once in an area will cause the remaining teeth to become imbalanced and tilt toward the missing tooth area.
• Impacted wisdom tooth loss can also push front teeth to become crooked.
• Losing teeth for an extended time without timely replacement will also cause adjacent teeth to gradually become crooked.

In addition, some other less common causes may include:

• Severely decayed teeth erode the root causing the tooth to grow in crooked
• Broken or damaged jaws and jaw bone
• Some congenital abnormalities of the teeth such as extra or missing teeth

Consequences of crooked teeth

When teeth become crooked, it can cause many serious functional and aesthetic consequences on the face, specifically:

• Affects the ability to effectively chew, speak and swallow due to loss of proper bite alignment. Food is difficult to fully break down.
• Causes facial aesthetic issues, uneven teeth, imbalanced jaws.
• Makes lips, cheeks and chin lose symmetry, less aesthetic.
• Increases pressure on teeth and gums, causing toothache and jaw pain.
• Increased risk of sores on cheeks and tongue due to friction against teeth.
• Increases the risk of some digestive and ENT diseases due to poor chewing and swallowing.
• Therefore, when signs of teeth misalignment are detected, early treatment is necessary to avoid unfortunate consequences.

Methods to correct crooked teeth

Crooked teeth is a common condition that affects dental aesthetics and function. To correct this condition, Champion Dental suggests some of the following methods:

Dentures

Dentures will replace missing teeth, providing support so remaining teeth do not become loose and lose anchorage. This prevents teeth from becoming crooked and keeps the jaw structure stable. Common types of dentures include removable dentures, fixed dentures, and dental implants. Depending on oral condition, usage needs, the dentist will advise the most suitable type of dentures.

Braces

Braces will directly act on the teeth, using light force to gradually reposition teeth back to their original placement. There are many different types of braces such as metal braces, ceramic braces, self-ligating braces... depending on the degree of misalignment, the dentist will decide the appropriate type of braces. This is an effective solution to realign crooked teeth.

Dental implants

Replacing missing teeth with implants will firmly anchor teeth, avoiding looseness leading to misalignment. Implants also effectively restore chewing function and aesthetics. Common implant types include metal implants, ceramic implants, zirconia implants... depending on condition and needs the dentist will recommend a suitable type.

Removing excess teeth/bone

If the jaw is crooked due to excess bone or tooth development, the doctor can remove or grind away the excess parts to realign the jaw structure. This quickly eliminates the cause of jaw imbalance.

Comprehensive orthodontic treatment

In cases of severe, prolonged jaw misalignment, comprehensive orthodontic treatment will provide the highest effectiveness. Doctors will have specific treatment plans for each case, combining many methods such as braces, aligners, surgery... to gradually correct the position of teeth.

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Safe and effective treatment for crooked teeth at Champion Dental

Are you feeling self-conscious about your crooked teeth making your smile unattractive? Are you worried that misaligned teeth will affect your chewing and dental health? Is this issue making you lose confidence in social interactions and life?

Come to Champion Dental, the leading dental clinic in Vietnam for treating dental issues, including crooked teeth.

With a team of highly skilled and experienced dentists along with modern equipment, Champion Dental is committed to safely and effectively treating crooked teeth. The treatment methods applied here such as braces, dental implants, orthognathic surgery, etc. all follow strict protocols, minimizing risks.

With many years of experience in the field, Champion Dental has helped thousands of people completely correct crooked teeth, regaining confident smiles. Come to Champion Dental for examination and consultation on the most suitable treatment. We commit to providing the best service at reasonable prices for your smile to always shine.

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