{"id":1474,"date":"2019-08-08T15:18:04","date_gmt":"2019-08-08T15:18:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drpedrocoelho.pt\/?p=1275"},"modified":"2026-03-22T14:48:19","modified_gmt":"2026-03-22T14:48:19","slug":"why-should-we-straighten-crooked-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drpedrocoelho.com\/en\/porque-e-que-devemos-corrigir-os-dentes-tortos\/","title":{"rendered":"Why should we straighten crooked teeth?"},"content":{"rendered":"

A smile is fundamental for human beings as it is their calling card when meeting another person (at which point they reveal their teeth). The fact that your teeth are healthy makes your smile pleasing to the eye. However, when they are neglected or crooked, an unpleasant image is conveyed.<\/p>\n

According to the Madrid Dental Institute, crooked teeth are common irregularities that result from a mismatch between the size of the jawbone and the teeth. According to the same source, there are various causes, including genetic factors, bad childhood habits (such as thumb-sucking), and oral complications.<\/p>\n

Besides the aforementioned, one of the main causes is dentoskeletal discrepancy: when the width of the teeth is greater than the arch (the area where the teeth are located).<\/p>\n

As it happens, this condition brings about various consequences that affect overall health, both physically and psychologically. Physical changes, beyond aesthetics, functionality, and occlusion, contribute to an increased risk of plaque retention, the development of cavities, tooth fractures, among others.<\/p>\n

See some of the reasons why you should visit your specialist orthodontist, to repair crooked teeth:<\/p>\n

1. Difficulty in cleaning:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Some areas become difficult to reach with your brush and floss, ideal for the proliferation of bacteria and causing other types of damage.<\/p>\n

2.- Risk of gum disease or periodontal disease:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The considerable increase in bacteria will eventually turn into plaque, one of the causes of gum problems.<\/p>\n

3. Excessive tooth wear:<\/strong><\/p>\n

When experiencing more friction than others, especially the incisors, the (irreplaceable) enamel of the teeth wears down, leading to the weakening of their interior, exposing them, which can produce cavities and sensitivity.<\/p>\n

4.- Incorrect mastication:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Due to misalignment, crooked teeth interfere with proper chewing.<\/p>\n

5. Mouth lesions:<\/strong><\/p>\n

There is certainly an increased risk given that teeth are more likely to crack or chip. It is also probable that they will damage the inner lining of the cheek.<\/p>\n

6. Low self-esteem and happiness:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Studies show that crooked teeth influence how a person sees themselves. Some people even hide their smiles, believing crooked teeth affect their entire appearance. Conversely, studies also prove that a better set of teeth increases the number of smiles, consequently boosting their confidence.<\/p>\n

7.- Pressure increase:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Both in the teeth, jaws, and muscles. Facial muscle pressure increases and can lead to other dental problems and breaks.<\/p>\n

8.- Bad breath<\/a>:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Even though some teeth might look unsightly, they can smell even worse. For reasons we've already explained, some food debris isn't properly removed and remains on the teeth. Its decomposition results in the discomfort of bad breath.<\/p>\n

9.- Insufficient rest:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Crooked teeth cause a reduction in space in your mouth for your tongue, obstructing your airways and sacrificing the quality of your sleep, obviously preventing proper rest.<\/p>\n

10. Incorrect posture and poor balance:<\/strong><\/p>\n

When crooked teeth affect your bite, they can cause an imbalance in your skeleton, which is especially visible in your posture. By correcting a malocclusion and guiding the jaw into a neutral position, you can achieve better spinal posture.<\/p>\n

11.- Headache:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Malocclusion causes tension in the oral area and, consequently, headaches.<\/p>\n

12.- Phonological difficulties:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Alongside the tongue (which shapes the air coming from the lungs), teeth are key when it comes to pronouncing words, as it is against them that air collides for correct word articulation, in addition to determining one's voice and respective characteristics. It is essential to have healthy and well-positioned teeth.<\/p>\n

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As you know, crooked teeth emerge from childhood. It is important for children to visit the paediatric dentist regularly, thus avoiding problems in adulthood by immediately addressing the dental issue.<\/p>\n

Overall health, physical, psychological, and particularly oral health, is of great importance as it directly interferes with your quality of life. Do not neglect your teeth, gums, and tongue; the entire set plays a very significant role in the human body.<\/p>\n

Do you now realise that it's not just an aesthetic issue? \u201cPerfect dentures are for smiling and chewing.\u201d This is a serious and complex issue that requires the same level of attention from you as any other organ in the human body.<\/p>\n

When the care for a healthy mouth isn't correct or necessary, teeth develop diseases, decay, and are lost. Along with them, the natural way of swallowing food is lost, and you'll then have to resort to an artificial alternative \u2013 such as a dental prosthesis \u2013 with all its implications.<\/p>\n

Visit your dentist twice a year. By doing so, you will be able to discuss treatment options for crooked teeth and will then begin to appreciate the changes in your smile and general health \u2013 which will also bring about improvements in your self-esteem.<\/p>\n

Even if you have no problems with your teeth and gums, it remains important for you to dentist visit<\/a> trust as it is necessary to carry out the necessary cleaning and check the state of your general oral health. Don't leave your next appointment until the last minute, waiting for problems such as cavities, abscesses and many others that may arise from neglect or laziness.<\/p>\n\n\n

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