The number 3 reason that people seek out the services of a dentist is because they have crooked or misaligned teeth.
However, many people are not aware of the various problems that crooked teeth cause and they can be serious. So let’s take a look at some of these problems.
They Can Damage Your Self-Esteem
Let’s face it, we all want to feel good about ourselves. We want to feel our best when we apply for a new job or have social events to attend.
When your teeth are crooked, it tends to make you withdraw and even try to hide your smile. Patients even get emotional when talking about how they feel about their smile.
They Can Cause Excessive Wear That Leads To Pain
When your teeth are not properly aligned, then the way your teeth come together can cause unnecessary and accelerated wear on your teeth. When this occurs, it can expose the nerves and cause pain and tooth sensitivity.
They Can Cause Headaches and Jaw Pain
This is very common in people who have crooked teeth yet they may not know that it is the cause of their headaches and jaw pain.
Misaligned teeth can cause stress on the joint in your jaw and create inflammation. This can lead to a popping or clicking noise. Sometimes, the jaw even locks up due to the inflammation and the tension in the tendons and muscles around the joint. This is commonly diagnosed as TMJ.
In some cases, TMJ can become so severe that it even causes elevated blood pressure.
Crooked Teeth Can Lead To Gum Disease
When your teeth are crooked, it can create places in your mouth that become harder to clean. This leads to increased amounts of bacteria that leads to gum disease. Gum disease has been linked to heart disease so it’s important to make sure your teeth stay clean and this can be done easier if your teeth are straighter.
They Can Cause Problems Chewing Your Food
This is a very common issue with crooked teeth. When you are unable to properly chew your food, it can lead to digestive issues.
It Can Cause Bad Breath
Another problem of having bacteria growing in the hard to reach cracks and crevices of crooked teeth is bad breath. When you are not able to get your teeth fully clean, the bacteria builds up and so does the odor.
You May Have Speech Problems
People with crooked teeth have problems pronouncing words. When we speak, the sound is created when the tongue curls and presses the lips against the teeth. But if the teeth are crooked, the speaking pattern gets distorted and the sound doesn’t come out right.
Getting It Fixed
If you do have crooked teeth, then you probably have questions about what to do or how to get them fixed. We want to invite you to come into our office for a consultation and let’s work together to see what orthodontic solution is good for you.
Dr. Katie Beach of Shreveport Bossier Family Dental Care is the top Invisalign Dentist in the state of Louisiana. She is also in the top 1% of providers in the United States and is a diamond level Invisalign doctor.
Patients come from all over Louisiana and surrounding states to have their Invisalign treatment done by Dr. Katie. She makes the whole process fun and exciting.
Call us today to schedule your Invisalign Consult.