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The article was consulted with Specialist Doctor I Nguyen Trung Hau - Doctor of Odonto-Stomatology - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Da Nang International General Hospital.Crooked teeth are misaligned teeth at the 3rd position of the jaw, crooked teeth are said to create more charm and beautiful smiles. However, whether crooked teeth should be removed or if crooked teeth are good or bad are questions that many people wonder, because the presence of crooked teeth also creates many problems.
1. Are crooked teeth good or bad?
Canines are located at position 3 of the group of canines, which have the function of tearing food. They have a small tooth shape that usually grows from the age of 12 to 13 in the process of permanent teeth, they are slightly tilted outwards because the teeth themselves have a misalignment of one or both sides.
The crooked teeth on the face create a hidden beauty, especially for women. However, in contrast to the compliments, the owner of bad crooked teeth will also affect the beauty of each person. Therefore, crooked teeth are beautiful or ugly depending on the teeth, tooth structure, face and mouth of each person.
Crooked teeth are most beautiful when they create our charm, are of moderate size, grow well, are not too pointed or protrude from the jaw and make the face more harmonious.
Crooked teeth are said to be bad when possessing a number of characteristics such as:
Growing too far out, too pointed. Teeth color is not bright white, yellow and crowded with other teeth. Crooked teeth grow out of balance between the two teeth, causing misalignment. Affects the ability to chew and crush food. Trapped food affects hygiene and easily causes dental disease. According to doctors specializing in braces, crooked teeth are actually a type of crooked and messy teeth. Although in some cases, crooked teeth are all beautiful and graceful, but there are still some cases where crooked teeth go out too much, making your face look less charming, and many beliefs think that crooked teeth are a sign of crooked teeth. of bad luck.
2. Should crooked teeth be extracted?
Should crooked teeth be extracted or not is something that many people wonder, now there are many people who think that having crooked teeth helps them have a more charming smile, so they do not pull out and many people even go to plant teeth hoarse.
However, in fact, crooked teeth also have bad effects on the health of the teeth, because this is also the condition for food and bacteria to adhere to and it is more difficult to clean the teeth, increasing the risk of diseases. dental treatment. In addition, canines have the function of tearing food to support the tongue and the remaining teeth to grind food before entering the digestive system, but if the teeth are misaligned in the long run, it will affect the digestive system and health. . In particular, most of the crooked teeth tend to be tilted outward, but the protruding teeth are very vulnerable to damage when there is a strong impact from the outside of the mouth.
Therefore, whether or not to remove crooked teeth or not depends on the condition of each person's beautiful or bad crooked teeth and needs specific advice from a doctor. In case if the crooked tooth grows but does not affect the ability to eat, aesthetics and does not have disease, we do not need to remove it and must take reasonable care of the teeth.
Some cases are indicated for tooth extraction such as:
If the crooked tooth has a disease such as causing pulpitis, gingivitis, periodontitis, tooth decay ... it cannot be treated and is at risk of spreading to the adjacent teeth. edges need to be plucked in time. Misaligned teeth, budding, large, pointed, disparate with surrounding teeth... hindering eating and facial harmony, braces or porcelain veneers can be considered for crooked teeth. Thus, not every case should be extracted, but usually only indicated for specific cases. The use of corrective measures to preserve teeth is the preferred method of choice.
3. Method of correcting crooked teeth
In some cases, bad crooked teeth affect health and aesthetics, it is possible to consider braces or porcelain veneers for crooked teeth to realign teeth and avoid affecting facial aesthetics.
Cosmetic porcelain crown of crooked teeth: This is a form of small grinding around the crown of the tooth, then wearing a porcelain crown to overcome the state of crooked teeth. This method has the disadvantage that it affects the strength of the roots, there is still the risk of dental disease. Braces for crooked teeth: For crooked teeth that grow a lot, it is necessary to straighten and re-brace the crooked teeth. This method is minimally invasive, safe and effective. The goal is to use an arch wire or tray during the procedure to bring the crooked teeth back to the correct position on the arch. Each of us has different opinions about crooked teeth. It is possible that crooked teeth are beautiful or ugly, but medically, crooked teeth are thought to be a form of misaligned teeth that affect the function of teeth, the risk of dental disease is higher, and there is also a risk of injury. more loving. How to deal with crooked teeth depends on each specific case.
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