A crooked smile is considered to be a charming facial feature. . . but crooked teeth, not so much. Society perceives that people with straight teeth are more intelligent, successful, and happy, and crooked teeth can be a source of shame, decreased self-esteem, and a loss of confidence in your smile.<\/p>\n
In most cases, crooked teeth are a genetic feature you are born with, similar to eye or hair color. But misalignment can also be caused by a traumatic facial injury, the early loss of baby teeth, a too-small or overcrowded mouth, or prolonged thumb sucking or pacifier use as a child. Crooked teeth are more than just an aesthetic issue \u2013 they can lead to serious oral health problems if left untreated.<\/p>\n
According to the American Dental Association (ADA), crooked teeth affect more than just the health of your mouth \u2013 they can affect the health of your entire body as well. Bacterial oral infections have been linked to heart disease, strokes, pneumonia, and diabetes. And crooked teeth can cause more than enough damage to your mouth alone:<\/p>\n
Besides cleaning and examining your teeth, screening you for oral cancer, and reviewing tips for good oral hygiene practices, your dentist will also be your first source for detection of crooked teeth. During dental exams, he or she will check for an abnormal alignment or appearance of the face, lisping, and chewing or biting difficulties. Your dentist will then recommend you see an orthodontist for treatment options. Today, there are numerous treatment options available for correcting misaligned teeth. In mild cases, a removable retainer may be the only treatment necessary. In more severe cases, braces or permanent retainers may be needed. If you suffer from crooked teeth due to an overcrowded mouth, tooth extraction is a possible treatment option to make space in the mouth.<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t let crooked teeth stop you from showing the world the beauty of your smile. Contact Boyett Family Dentistry today to schedule an appointment with Dr. Boyett, who will thoroughly examine your mouth, teeth, and jaw to check for proper alignment. Dr. Boyett believes that early detection and early treatment is the key to long-lasting oral health; call our office today at 863-294-9200.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
A crooked smile is considered to be a charming facial feature. . . but crooked teeth, not so much. Society perceives that people with straight teeth are more intelligent, successful, and happy, and crooked teeth can be a source of shame, decreased self-esteem, and a loss of confidence in your smile. In most cases, crooked […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":3141,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0},"categories":[15],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n