What Are The Most Common Causes Of Crooked Teeth?

Misaligned, crooked teeth are very common among adults and children. Teeth that are not perfectly aligned are distinctive to you and can enrich the personality and charm of your smile. However, if you are not happy with your teeth’s appearance or if they cause health or speech issues, you can consider teeth alignment. Actually, what causes crooked teeth? Let’s see…  

  • Jaw Size:

The soft and processed food that most people consume today requires less chewing. This has changed our jaw size, making it smaller than our early ancestors’. Scientists believe that our shorter jaw may be responsible for crooked teeth. 

  • Bad Myofunctional Habits:

Myo-functional habits such as tongue thrusting, mouth breathing, thumb sucking, pacifier or bottle use can affect the muscles of our mouth, leading to crooked teeth. Continue reading “What Are The Most Common Causes Of Crooked Teeth?”