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How crooked teeth may cause gum disease

Crooked and misaligned teeth not only interfere with proper chewing, but may also increase your chances of gum disease. Read on to find out how.

By: Admin   | | Updated: January 14, 2014 4:16 pm
Tags: Crooked teeth  Teeth  

Crooked teethMost people think that crooked teeth are just an aesthetic problem. Well, it’s far from the truth. It is not the only reason your dentist recommends braces for you! Also Read - Got yellow teeth? 5 effective home remedies to whiten and brighten them

Crooked teeth can be in the form of crowded teeth, deep bite or underbite. If the overlap of your upper teeth over the lower teeth is more than what it should be, you have a deep bite. Ideally, the lower front teeth lie behind the upper teeth when the jaws are closed. In under bite, the lower teeth lie in front of the upper teeth. Also Read - 5 nutrients that you must add to your diet for strong teeth



Most often you may inherit the trait just like you inherit your hair texture or color of your eyes. If your mouth is too small for your teeth, you may have crowding of teeth. Early loss your milk teeth can also misalignment of your permanent teeth.Thumb sucking, tongue thrusting, mouth breathing, prolonged use of pacifier or a bottle, jaw injury, tumors of the mouth, etc. are some of the other causes. (Read: Thumb sucking and other oral habits in children could warrant braces!) Also Read - Eat these foods for healthier teeth

Crooked teeth and gum disease – what’s the link?
Crooked and misaligned teeth not only interfere with proper chewing, but may also increase your chances of gum disease. Well aligned teeth are easy to clean. If your teeth are crooked, cleaning them of the food that gets caught between them becomes much harder. And incomplete plague removal can cause your gums to bleed and eventually other forms of gum disease. (Read: Stages of gum disease)

If any of your teeth are facially displaced (anteriorly placed), it can cause the gums around it to recede. In severe overbite, your lower front teeth may come in contact with the gum tissue of the upper teeth and cause irritation to the gums.

Crooked teeth also cause traumatic occlusion or bite wherein excess force is placed on the teeth. This can injure your teeth supporting structures (periodontium) and cause loss of bone around the teeth.

If you have crooked teeth you need to take extra care when you brush your teeth. It may be sometimes difficult or even impossible to maintain plaque control. Hence regular visits to your dentist is a must to get your teeth professionally cleaned. If your teeth are severely misaligned, your dentist may advise you to get them corrected with braces and retainers.

Read: Straightening your teeth isn’t just about unsightly braces anymore

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Published : July 22, 2013 4:09 pm | Updated:January 14, 2014 4:16 pm
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