Why are teeth misaligned?

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The article was professionally consulted by Specialist Doctor I Nguyen Trung Hau - Doctor of Odonto-Stomatology - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Da Nang International General Hospital. BSCK I Nguyen Trung Hau has more than 10 years of experience working in the field of Odonto-Stomatology, Dr. Hau is especially experienced in maxillofacial surgery, cosmetic dentistry, and Implant implants.

1. Why do teeth grow misaligned?

1.1 Teeth that are too small or too large for the arch of the jaw Permanent teeth are the teeth that will replace baby teeth, but they can grow too small or too big for your jawbone, leading to misaligned teeth.
If the jawbone is small but there are large teeth, all the teeth that grow up are not provided with enough space on the jaw, so it is necessary to rotate or change the position accordingly, this can resulting in teeth being crowded together and not in a uniform pattern. And vice versa, if the permanent teeth are too small compared to the arch, it will lead to the phenomenon of sparse teeth.
1.2 Bad habits Except for genetic cases, habits formed at a young age will also inadvertently cause cases of misaligned teeth in children.
Because at a young age, the structure of the jaw is still incomplete, and the teeth are in the process of forming.
If children have many bad habits, it will not only lead to misaligned teeth, but also create negative effects on the development of the jaw, which can lead to a crooked jaw.
Currently, this is a very common condition in many countries, if there is no correct knowledge or the child does not receive the timely intervention of the dentist, then after the child's teeth mature, Children will not have high aesthetics, which is the cause of children becoming lack of confidence and guilt when communicating, laughing and talking.

1.3 Teeth grinding Teeth grinding is a harmful habit and can cause serious damage to one or more teeth in the long run.
Many young children have a habit of grinding or clenching their teeth with such force that they break the biting enamel of their baby teeth. This will cause more wear and contribute to tooth decay.
1.4 Mouth breathing Children can breathe through their mouth because the nasal passages are obstructed by a number of related medical conditions.
When children breathe through their mouth, it can lead to teeth that tend to grow forward, causing children to protrude, arches of the molars become more pointed, protrude, protrude, open or deep bite. , and couldn't get a tight bite.
1.5 Due to trauma Childhood trauma from playing can cause misalignment of teeth.
1.6 Thumb sucking Finger sucking is a very common habit in young children, about 50% of 1-year-olds become into this habit. And this is also the most common cause of children with protruding jaws, or misaligned teeth.

2. Effects of misaligned teeth

Misaligned teeth will lead to great effects of chewing function, poor aesthetics and negative impacts on the health of the teeth and the whole body:
2.1 Impact on aesthetics Uneven teeth, Too thick or too thin can reduce the balance and grace of the face, in many cases the patient can't even close the mouth normally. This can lead to a loss of confidence, a lack of communication, and a reduced quality of life.
2.2 Impaired chewing function When the teeth are misaligned, they will no longer coordinate smoothly, making it difficult and inconvenient for the patient to chew and bite.
2.3 Increased risk of dental diseases Misaligned teeth can cause a lot of plaque and food particles to easily get inside between the teeth and are difficult to clean. This makes people with misaligned teeth have a higher risk of having oral diseases such as: gingivitis, tooth decay,...

3. Solutions to overcome misaligned teeth

In general, most cases of misaligned teeth can be overcome by specialized methods such as braces, porcelain crowns.
3.1 Porcelain crowns To overcome the situation of misaligned teeth, many people have chosen porcelain crowns, then the doctors will proceed to grind and adjust the teeth that need to be treated with a most suitable ratio. Then, the porcelain crowns will be fixed to the top.
It can be said that this technique not only helps to correct misaligned teeth, but also helps to improve the defects in shape, size and color of the teeth to the best extent, bringing high aesthetic value. .
Features
Usually indicated for cases when teeth are misaligned at a mild level. Processing time is quick, only about 2-4 days. Materials for making porcelain teeth are safe, not harmful to the body. High aesthetic value, and can be adjusted to resemble natural teeth. Porcelain teeth usually have a very high hardness, which is estimated to be about 1-8 times that of natural teeth. Good chewing function, almost similar to natural teeth. Long-term use of porcelain teeth, according to statistics, can last for an average of 8-15 years or more.

3.2 Braces Another method to overcome misaligned teeth is braces. At that time, the doctors will use the necessary appliances (braces, archwires, aligners, ...) to correct the misaligned teeth and bring them back to the desired position. This method can be applied to most cases of misaligned teeth, providing a more regular and aesthetic new set of teeth.
Features:
Almost can be applied to all cases of misaligned teeth. Materials and appliances that are safe for the body. The implementation time is relatively long, on average it takes about 18-30 months, depending on the location. High efficiency, long lasting and stable. There is almost no invasion to the real tooth structure, and the patient does not need to grind the teeth. Thus, finding out the cause of the misaligned teeth will help you find the most suitable treatment. Especially, if treated early, from an early age, it will be possible to reduce the time and cost of treatment.

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