Crowded Teeth

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Crowded teeth is the name given to a common dental condition that causes the teeth to twist and overlap due to a lack of space within the jaw. This misalignment can cause you to be self-conscious and lead to numerous health problems if left untreated. These include increasing your risk of gum disease causing teeth to become loose and making your gums painful. Tooth decay and jaw pain are more potential side effects. If you are looking to get your overcrowding fixed, there are many procedures to choose from to perfect your smile.

Causes Of Crowded Teeth

There are many causes of crowded teeth, one of them being age. If you lose a baby tooth too early and the surrounding teeth move into the gap, it then prevents the permanent tooth from having enough space to come through properly. It’s important to note that the dental condition doesn’t just affect younger people – it can develop with age. As you grow older, your jawbone begins to shrink, which in turn may cause your teeth to crowd. Genetics also play a role. If you are born with a jaw that’s too small for your teeth (or your teeth are too small for your jaw), it can contribute to crowding. Prolonged thumb-sucking and dummy sucking in childhood are other contributing factors. During your teens and early adulthood the number of teeth in your jaw increases as your wisdom teeth come through. This puts additional pressure on your teeth and can cause them to clash and overlap.

What Is The Best Treatment For Overcrowded Teeth?

A common question is, can crowded teeth fix themselves? Put simply, the answer is no. You will need to undergo a dental treatment to correct the misalignment.

Clear Aligners & Braces For Teeth

Clear aligners and braces for teeth work the same way, exerting pressure to gradually move teeth into their correct position. If you have mild to moderate crowding, consider clear aligners. The thin white trays straighten the teeth discreetly and can be taken out while eating. Braces for your teeth are generally used for more severe cases. It attaches a thin wire and small brackets to each of your teeth to correct crookedness. Unlike clear aligners, they cannot be removed without the help of your dentist.

Tooth Extraction

Your dentist may suggest tooth extraction to create space in your jaw and give your teeth the space they need to correctly align. Many orthodontists will recommend a tooth extraction before attaching a fixed brace. The painless procedure begins by numbing the area with a local anaesthetic. Your dentist will then loosen the tooth before pulling it out.

Nanofill Composite Bonding

Nanofill Composite Bonding® is Yorkshire Dental Suite’s pioneering cosmetic procedure. While it doesn’t physically correct the crowding, it minimises the appearance. Our trademarked process is a great way to restore confidence in your smile. The procedure includes painting a durable, hard-wearing resin onto your teeth. The resin is then hand-sculpted to your desired look. Through this process, our highly skilled dentists disguise the overcrowding.

Can I Live With Crowded Teeth?

If your crowding is not causing pain, affecting your speech or ability to eat then it is a liveable condition. However, as mentioned above dental crowding can unfortunately lead to multiple health problems. As the teeth are pushed together, it makes it harder to properly clean the mouth. This build-up of bacteria causes gum disease, tooth decay and cavities. Overcrowding additionally contributes to low self-esteem, speech difficulties and difficulties when chewing. Crowded teeth are a common condition found across all ages. It can be fixed with a range of procedures, allowing you to achieve the straight, perfect smile you have always wanted.