Causes of Mis Aligned Teeth
We know everyone wants a naturally-aligned and beautiful smile and it’s no secret that orthodontic treatment can help deliver the dazzling smile you’ve always wanted. But, what, exactly, is the cause of crooked teeth? There are several reasons why some children’s teeth grow in crooked or overlapping. Some of the common reasons for crooked teeth include: Thumb-sucking Tongue thrusting or improper use of the tongue during speaking and swallowing Early loss of baby teeth, which causes teeth to drift and shift Prolonged use of a baby bottle or the use of a pacifier after the age of three Poor breathing airway caused by enlarged adenoids or tonsils There are also hereditary factors we get from our parents that determine how straight or crooked our teeth are. These include extra teeth, large teeth, missing teeth, wide spaces between teeth or even jaws that are too small to accommodate their erupting teeth. It is important to recognize that having crooked teeth isn’t jus...