Crooked Teeth

Crooked Tooth Repair in London

Having a misaligned tooth or a crooked tooth happens often. Crooked teeth do not always have to be straightened. If you are quite comfortable with the way your teeth looks crooked, and you do not want it changed as it gives you a peculiar appearance, then you do not have to do anything about it.

However, if you are uncomfortable with your appearance due to your crooked teeth, if it changes your mood, makes you unhappy or causes health or speech problems for you, then you definitely should consider changing it. We will give you a brief on what causes crooked teeth, the health problems associated with crooked teeth and how it can be straightened.

What Causes Crooked Teeth?

The teeth can either grow out crooked, or they can become crooked with time. When the baby teeth are too small to fit into the amount of gum space provided for them, they tend to become crooked. The genes also have a part to play in crooked teeth, as sometimes crooked teeth can be inherited. Another factor that can cause crooked teeth is prolonged habits like constant sucking on a thumb or pacifier in children. Note that if a child has crooked baby teeth, it does not necessarily mean that the child will grow up to have crooked permanent teeth. However, if the baby teeth are crowded together, the permanent teeth may also become crowded.

If the baby teeth do not fall off on its own but are compelled to fall off, the permanent teeth that grow to replace it may be crooked. Other issues affecting baby teeth that could affect the permanent teeth include;

What do A Crooked Teeth Cause?

Crooked teeth can, in some cases, affect people’s lifestyle. When one has crooked teeth, it affects the method of eating. Crooked teeth can cause pain during chewing. Also, one’s self-confidence can be affected by crooked teeth. This could affect your social life and prevent you from having the confidence you need.

Some health issues that can result from crooked teeth include;

Improper digestion: When the food is not properly chewed, it can affect digestion.

-Speech difficulties: Crooked teeth can change the way you talk. Misaligned teeth can affect the way you sound.

-Periodontal disease: Tooth decay and gum diseases can occur from crooked teeth as it is challenging to clean in between them. Periodontitis is a serious infection that can lead to bone and teeth damage, and an untreated gum disease which resulted from crooked teeth can lead to Periodontitis.

-Excess wear and tear on the teeth, jaw muscles and gums can result in chronic headaches.

Should Crooked Teeth be Straightened?

This is a personal decision. Some people may see the cost of straightening crooked teeth as too much and therefore ignore it. Also, people whose self-esteem are not affected by crooked teeth and suffer no negative effect from it may decide to ignore treatments. However, if you feel affected either mentally, emotionally or health-wise, you should try to fix crooked teeth.

Do reach out to our Harley street dentist if you would like to do soething about your crooked teeth or to seek expert advice.

What are The Teeth Straightening Options?

If you decide to straighten your teeth, there are so many options that are available for you. You can have a discussion with your dentist who will examine you and tell you the suitable treatment option for you.

Braces are usually the most common option. Braces are a good option for people regardless of their age, as long as the teeth are strong enough to withstand the braces. In children, braces are usually the most ideal option, as their teeth are still flexible and can be easily repositioned.

Depending on the type of brace in use, treatment can last for about two to three years. Tooth straightening surgery often requires lesser time.

Some of the options for tooth straightening include;

What to Expect When You See A Dentist

Your dentist may refer you to an orthodontist. Expect a thorough examination of your mouth and jaw. Also, you will be expected to explain your symptoms properly to the Harley Street dentist or orthodontist. X-rays of the mouth will then be taken, and a mould of the teeth will be made.

Note that crooked teeth are a common problem in children. They do not always require treatment unless in cases where they are causing health issues. Do not be pressurised into straightening a crooked tooth if it does not affect you. If you decide to straighten your teeth, always employ the service of a professional dentist.

Contact Us

Do you have a cracked tooth and you feel you might need to get treatment in London? If this is you then the Harley street dentist is just what you need.

Reach out to us today by calling 020 71830903, send us a mail on [email protected] to make inquiries concerning our treatments, or fix an appointment. We would be glad to have you!

  • Jaw size: Our diet has altered our collective jaw size. Due to the modern diet of soft, processed food that many people consume in recent times, the length of time needed to chew is shortened. This has led to the evolving of our jaw size, making them smaller. Scientists believe that our smaller jaws may be responsible for crooked and misaligned teeth.
  • Poor dental care: Having little concern about our dentition can be harmful to our oral health. Lack of proper teeth checks and cleaning can lead to gum diseases and general bad dentition which can cause crooked teeth.
  • Facial injury: When the mouth region suffers a lot of blows or serious hits, it can cause crooked teeth.
  • Poor nutrition: Poor nutrition in children can prevent the teeth from growing properly, affecting the strength of the teeth. This situation causes the teeth to become crooked.
  • Misaligned jaw: There is a proper alignment for healthy teeth. The upper teeth should fit over the lower teeth, while the points of the upper molars fit into the grooves of the lower molars. This is the right alignment of the teeth, and if this does not happen, misalignment occurs. Common misalignment structures are overbite; where the upper teeth protrude farther and do not fit the lower teeth, and under-bite; where the lower teeth protrude farther than the upper teeth.
  • Genetics: Crooked teeth can also be passed on from parents with crooked teeth to children.
  • Metal braces: Metal braces have undergone a lot of evolving. Before this time, metal braces had a lot of metal and were less comfortable. Now, due to advancements, metal braces are more comfortable and use smaller brackets. Metal braces cost between €3000 and €7500 depending on the amount of work needed to be done, insurance plan, residence area, and other factors. Fixed metal braces are joined to the teeth using brackets and flexible wires. Sometimes headgears are added to metal braces.
  • Ceramic braces: Ceramic braces are usually preferred because, due to their clear colour, they are not easily noticed. They use the same process as the metal braces to straighten the teeth and cost between €3,500 and €8,000 depending on a lot of factors.
  • Invisible braces: Invisible braces like Invisalign are almost invisible as the name implies. They are custom-made to fit the mouth, and they fit over every tooth like a mouthguard. They are usually replaced twice monthly. Invisible braces should be worn by teens and adults only. Invisible braces take a longer time to straighten the teeth. It costs between €3,500 and €8,500 depending on several factors.
  • Lingual braces: The lingual surface is the side of the teeth that faces the tongue. Lingual braces are also like invisible braces. They are attached to the back sides of the teeth instead of the front. These braces are not recommended for severely crooked teeth. They cost between €8,500 and €13,000. They are harder to wear and take a longer time to get accustomed to.
  • Teeth Straightening SurgeryAnother option asides braces are surgery. Surgery usually takes a shorter time to get the job done. Your dentist may suggest minor surgery to reposition the bones and gums. The dentist can also recommend a more in-depth procedure to realign the jaw, especially if the speech or chewing ability is affected.

    The cost of the surgical procedure is usually dependent on the kind of surgery you need.

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