People have multiple reasons for growing crooked, twisted and overlapping teeth. Some people have overcrowded teeth due to having a small mouth, causing them to shift. Also, the upper and lower jaws can be of different sizes or malformed, which can lead to an overbite.
In many cases, overbites, underbites, and crooked teeth can be inherited traits due to genetics. Other reasons for a misaligned bite can be due to early loss of baby teeth, improper fitment of dental restoration, gum disease, misaligned jaw due to an injury and many other childhood habits.
Some of the issues related to crooked teeth and misaligned bites include:
Detecting crooked teeth or misaligned bite yourself can be difficult. However, here are some signs your dentist will look for:
Your dentist will generally refer you to an orthodontist for further treatment.
Your orthodontist will first take some photographs and X-rays of your face and dental impressions towards determining what treatment will be suitable for your teeth.
Depending upon the nature of your overbite and crooked teeth, your orthodontist will recommend you a removable retainer, remove one or more teeth in the case of overcrowding or recommend you braces. In rare cases, an operation might also be required.
To know more about treating your crooked teeth and misaligned bite, schedule an appointment with Drs. Rubernstein and Ducoff.