Crooked & Misaligned Teeth
Crooked & Misaligned Teeth Treatment in Doncaster East
Crooked & Misaligned Teeth
Crooked or twisted teeth are teeth that are not properly aligned and can appear unaesthetic. This often causes people to feel embarrassed about their smile, affecting their social confidence.
- Your genes — for example, teeth that are smaller or larger in proportion to the size of the jaw bone.
- Losing teeth, often because of tooth decay, which allows the remaining teeth to drift.
- Gum disease, which may allow teeth to move unfavourably.
Orthodontics (braces) can straighten teeth. Today's options go beyond metal braces to include ceramic braces, lingual braces and Invisalign, and surgery is increasingly used to enhance the benefits of orthodontics. B Dental doesn't provide orthodontic treatment in-house, but we can assess your teeth and refer you to a trusted local orthodontist.
Orthodontics was traditionally only available for children and adolescents. Modern technology and a better understanding of the face and jaws now mean adults can also achieve straight teeth through orthodontics.
Veneers, crowns and other cosmetic treatments can be used to give the appearance of straight teeth, but must be used judiciously.
While largely seen as a cosmetic problem, crooked teeth can in fact predispose you to a number of dental problems:
- They may limit proper chewing.
- Cleaning the teeth thoroughly becomes more difficult, raising the risk of tooth decay and gum disease.
- They can contribute to uneven and excessive wear of the teeth.
- They can interfere with the proper growth and development of the jaw bones.
- They can affect your speech.
