What makes teeth crooked?

Written By Dr. Patrice Smith
 

Drs. Saba and Mina and our team hear this question a lot. Some of the common reasons for crooked teeth include:

  • Thumb sucking

  • Tongue thrusting or improper use of the tongue during speaking and swallowing

  • Premature loss of baby teeth, which causes teeth to drift and shift

  • Poor breathing airway caused by enlarged adenoids or tonsils

There are also hereditary factors we get from our parents, like:

  • Extra teeth

  • Large teeth

  • Missing teeth

  • Wide spaces between teeth

  • Small jaws

Drs. Saba and Mina and our team know that having crooked teeth isn’t just a cosmetic issue; it can lead to serious health problems as well. Crooked teeth can:

  • Interfere with proper chewing

  • Make keeping teeth clean more of a challenge, increasing the risk of tooth decay, cavities, and gingivitis

  • Strain the teeth, jaws, and muscles, increasing the risk of breaking a tooth

There are several treatment options we offer at Saba Orthodontics that can help correct crooked teeth. Please give us a call at our convenient Washington DC, or Sterling office to learn more or to schedule an initial consultation.

Dr. Patrice Smith https://www.infinityorthodc.com/
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