Experts have also noted that crooked teeth can be a social handicap for some, as they may have difficulty in expressing themselves freely because they believe that their smile is marred by their teeth.
Eksperdid on ka pannud tähele, et puseriti hambad võivad olla mõnedele suureks suhtlemistakistuseks, sest neil inimestel on end raske vabalt väljendada, kuna nad usuvad, et nende hambad muudavad naeratuse inetuks.