Crooked Teeth, Everyone is concerned about the appearance and health of their teeth, but sometimes teeth can develop problems that affect their appearance. Therefore, they try to resort to many treatments to restore their shape and function. In this article, we will discuss one of the tooth problems, which is crooked teeth, and we will explain its causes and treatment methods, in addition to the best center specialized in it.
Crooked Teeth
Crooked Teeth
It is one of the problems that teeth are exposed to, which causes discomfort for the patient in terms of their inability to perform the grinding function, and their poor appearance. It may occur as a result of many causes, including exposure to injury during childhood or premature loss of primary teeth or hormonal problems. In the following paragraphs, we will discuss crooked teeth in detail.
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There are many causes that can lead to the tilting and crookedness of teeth, which differ in the external factors or beyond human control, and the following are the most important causes:
- Cosmetic and therapeutic restorations and fillings may cause crooked teeth, especially if they are performed at an early age.
- It occurs as a result of medical errors that occur during dental surgical procedures such as tooth fillings.
- Loss of a child’s primary teeth prematurely before the natural time, as they normally begin to lose them at the age of six, but they may fall out earlier.
- If there is a habit of constantly grinding teeth, it can cause damage and disfigurement of the teeth due to the severe pressure on them.
- Hormonal changes may cause problems in growth, leading to one jaw growing larger than the other, especially in children, causing misalignment of the teeth.
- In case of an accident where the teeth collide with something hard, especially if it occurs at an early age, it can cause damage to the jaws.
- The habit of thumb sucking in children, or using the tongue to push the teeth, especially the primary ones.
Methods of treating crooked teeth
Crooked teeth can cause many problems, so it is necessary to find the appropriate treatment for them. In this section, we will discuss the treatment methods for crooked teeth:
- Braces: It is a device placed on the teeth consisting of rigid, rust-resistant metal arches. They are connected by a metal wire and rubber bands that are pressed to move the teeth to their original position. Braces are used to treat crooked teeth and restore their proper position and improve their appearance. To learn more about braces as a treatment for crooked teeth, please visit our website here.
- Invisalign: It is a type of invisible braces, consisting of removable clear plastic aligners, used to reposition the teeth and restore their function.
Should crooked teeth be straightened?
The answer to this question depends on the specialist doctor, as the doctor determines whether the teeth need to have braces installed or not according to the patient’s degree of crooked teeth. If it is mild and does not affect the health and function of the teeth, it may not require installation. However, in the opposite case, it must be installed, especially if it affects the outward appearance of the teeth in addition to the digestive system due to difficulty chewing and grinding.
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Should crooked teeth be straightened?
Treating crooked teeth without braces
There are many other treatments that can be used to treat crooked teeth without using braces. We will present some types of other treatments, including:
- Orthodontic jaw surgery: It is performed to correct the jaw bones and adjust the alignment of the teeth, improving their appearance and functional performance. It is performed by a specialist doctor, where the patient’s mouth is anesthetized after identifying the problem, and the jaw bones are cut to make it easier to move and reposition them and secure them with screws.
- Complementary treatment after jaw surgery: The patient is examined to determine and develop a treatment plan to achieve the optimal model for the position of the jaw and teeth, and identify the required adjustments. The patient may wear braces for a period as a cosmetic procedure, and this is done by a surgeon in cooperation with an orthodontist.
- Veneers: It is one of the methods used to treat crooked teeth to improve their appearance and shape. They are shells made of different materials that resemble natural teeth in size, shape, and color, and are used to cover damaged teeth. They support weak teeth, fill gaps between them, and rebuild them in case of fractures.
The importance of treating crooked teeth
Crooked teeth can cause general disfigurement of all teeth, so some try to undergo treatments for it. However, many doctors have emphasized the importance of treating crookedness for the health aspect of a person. In this section, we will present the importance of treating crooked teeth:
- Treating crooked teeth will help with deeper and better cleaning of the teeth, to get rid of food residue between the teeth and prevent other problems.
- It may help restore the teeth’s function in chewing and grinding, thus aiding the digestion process.
- To maintain gum health, crooked teeth must be treated, as their presence may pose a risk to gum health. Neglecting treatment can lead to gum inflammation, which can cause them to fall out.
- Crooked teeth can affect speech, especially in children, so they must be treated to improve the pronunciation of sounds and speech.
- Crooked teeth must be treated to achieve a straight and even appearance, which improves the smile and speech, increasing a person’s self-confidence.
Do crooked teeth cause pain?
Yes; the patient may experience severe pain in the teeth and jaw, as well as headaches, due to the intense pressure on some teeth resulting from the imbalance, especially when chewing and grinding food. Additionally, damage to the surrounding teeth can cause pressure on the jaw bones. Due to the overlapping of the teeth, it becomes difficult to clean them, leading to other problems such as tooth decay and gum inflammation. This pain persists intermittently.
Symptoms of crooked teeth
There are many symptoms that indicate the degree of crooked teeth. The following are the most important ones:
- You may find it difficult to clean your teeth using a toothbrush and toothpaste, and unable to reach food residue even when using dental floss, which increases the likelihood of tooth decay.
- Difficulty in performing the teeth’s function of biting and chewing on the crooked tooth, which can cause problems in the digestive system.
- The friction of the crooked teeth against the gums may cause inflammation, swelling, bleeding, and increased sensitivity.
- Due to the crookedness, severe pressure may be exerted on the surrounding teeth, or the bite may be altered or difficult, causing severe pain.
- Difficulty in pronunciation and the sounds produced, as the crooked teeth obstruct speech.
- Disfigured appearance and shape of the teeth that show during smiling.
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Symptoms of crooked teeth
Complications of crooked teeth
If a patient has crooked teeth and neglects them, this problem may lead to other more difficult problems to solve and treat. Therefore, we will present the complications of crooked teeth.
- Periodontal diseases: This occurs when it is difficult to clean the teeth with a toothbrush and toothpaste, causing food residue to remain between the teeth, which helps the spread of bacteria, the primary cause of gum inflammation and swelling. If left untreated, the inflammation can reach the tooth roots, causing them to fall out.
- Chewing and digestive problems: This occurs due to the inability of the teeth to perform their function of chewing and grinding food properly, contributing to digestive disorders in addition to the feeling of pain due to the severe pressure on the teeth.
- Speech disorders and problems: It directly affects the way of speaking and the pronunciation of sounds, and speech may be unintelligible or certain sounds may be missing due to the difficulty in pronouncing them.
- Tooth erosion: With neglect of treatment, the teeth and gums may erode severely, in addition to affecting the jaw muscles and bones, causing chronic persistent headaches.
The best center for dental treatment and beautification
There are many centers specializing in dental treatment and beautification, but the choice depends on several factors, including personal needs and requirements, as well as high ratings for the center. Therefore, we recommend The Dental Center, where it offers many medical services in the field of therapeutic and cosmetic dentistry, in addition to having a team of highly skilled doctors, providing the latest technologies to obtain results for all dental problems, and providing comprehensive care at the lowest cost.
Cost of treating crooked teeth
The prices and cost of treating crooked teeth vary due to many factors, including:
- The experience and skill of the specialist doctor in treating crooked teeth.
- The location of the center or hospital where the procedure will be performed.
- The presence of other dental problems and their treatment.
- Performing tests such as X-rays and CT scans.
- The condition of the patient’s teeth.
The treatment method used to solve the problem of crookedness. For example, if the patient is treated without braces, it can cost between 4000 to 6000 Egyptian pounds per tooth. In case of using braces as treatment, the cost may vary depending on the type of braces, for example:
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- Traditional braces may cost between 26000 to 30000 Egyptian pounds.
- Clear braces may cost between 35000 to 45000 Egyptian pounds.
- Ceramic braces may cost between 32000 to 42000 Egyptian pounds.
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