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Crooked Teeth: Causes, Types, and Effective Treatments

Crooked teeth refer to teeth that are misaligned or not positioned properly in the mouth. This can cause both functional and aesthetic issues, affecting your smile and overall oral health. At Dr. Gowd’s Dental Clinic, located in Hyderabad, we understand the importance of a confident smile and proper bite. Our team is committed to providing personalized care for those experiencing crooked teeth.

What Are Crooked Teeth?

Crooked teeth are when teeth do not align properly with each other, either due to overcrowding, gaps, or misalignment. This condition can affect the way you chew, speak, and even smile. It is a common dental concern that can be addressed with the right treatment.

Causes of Crooked Teeth

  • Genetics: A major factor is inheritance. If your family members had crooked teeth, you are more likely to have them as well.
  • Ratio of the Jaw with Teeth: In case the jaws are either too small or too big in comparison to the teeth, overcrowding and spacing result.
  • Childhood Habits: Protracted sucking thumbs, pacifier use, and mouth breathing can lead the teeth to move and crowd, resulting in malalignment.
  • Early Loss of Baby Teeth: The premature loss of baby or milk teeth pushes the other adjacent natural or permanent teeth, thereby misaligning them.
  • Injury or Trauma: A fall or accident can knock a tooth out of place, resulting in misalignment.
  • Poor Posture or Mouth Breathing: Breathing through the mouth or slouching can also contribute to crooked teeth over time.

Types of Crooked Teeth

  • Crowded Teeth: When there’s not enough space in the mouth, teeth may overlap or twist.
  • Spacing Issues: Large gaps between teeth, often due to missing teeth or an oversized jaw.
  • Overbite: Protrusion of upper teeth beyond lower teeth
  • Underbite: Extension of lower teeth below the upper teeth
  • Crossbite: An overlapping bite where upper teeth are placed inside the lower teeth
  • Open Bite: Gap in the middle where upper and lower teeth do not align even after closure of the mouth.

Before and After Crooked Teeth

Treatment options for crooked teeth

At Dr. Gowd’s Dental Clinic, we offer several treatment options depending on the severity of the break:

  • Braces: They include traditional metal braces. Gradual pressure will apply to make your teeth adjust their position accordingly.
  • Clear Aligners (Invisalign): In contrast to conventional orthodontic treatment, clear aligners are pre-made, removable, and almost invisible, so most adults and teens choose this as a method.
  • Retainers: This is an orthodontic appliance worn after completing treatment with braces to retain the teeth’s newly acquired position to avoid relapse.
  • Veneers: Minor tooth alignment may be treated using dental veneers that make teeth look perfect by altering the structure without a great deal of intervention.
  • Surgical Options: In severe cases, jaw surgery may be necessary to correct alignment problems.
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Why Choose Dr. Gowd’s Dental Clinic for Crooked Teeth Treatment?

At Dr. Gowd’s, we offer expert care and personalized treatments to fix crooked teeth. Let’s help you smile confidently!

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Last Reviewed on 28/01/2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

Most common question that raised in patients 

What causes crooked teeth?

Crooked teeth can be caused by genetics, childhood habits like thumb sucking, jaw size issues, early loss of baby teeth, or injuries.

Yes, they make cleaning harder, leading to cavities, gum disease, and even jaw pain or speech issues.

Treatments include braces, clear aligners (like Invisalign), retainers, veneers, and in severe cases, surgery.

Treatment duration varies but typically ranges from 6 months to 2 years, depending on the severity and method used.

Straightening your teeth improves oral health, makes cleaning easier, boosts confidence, and enhances your smile.

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