{"id":350,"date":"2012-02-24T14:27:57","date_gmt":"2012-02-24T14:27:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/growdentaltest8.com\/about-us\/blog\/?p=350"},"modified":"2019-12-18T14:34:44","modified_gmt":"2019-12-18T14:34:44","slug":"what-causes-crooked-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drstyrt.com\/about-us\/blog\/what-causes-crooked-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"What causes crooked teeth?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>There are several reasons why some people\u2019s teeth grow in crooked, \noverlapping, or twisted. Some people\u2019s mouths are too small for their \nteeth, which crowds the teeth and causes them to shift. In other cases, a\n person\u2019s upper and lower jaws aren\u2019t the same size or are malformed. \nMost often, crooked teeth are inherited traits just as the color of your\n eyes or hair. Other causes of crooked teeth are early loss of baby or \nadult teeth, undue pressure on the teeth and gums, misalignment of jaw \nafter facial injury, or common oral health problems in children such as \nthumb sucking, tongue thrusting, or prolonged use of a bottle or \npacifier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having crooked teeth isn\u2019t just a cosmetic issue; it can lead to serious health problems as well. Crooked teeth can:<br>\u2022 interfere with proper chewing<br>\u2022 make keeping teeth clean more of a challenge, increasing the risk of tooth decay, cavities, and gingivitis<br>\u2022 strain the teeth, jaws, and muscles, increasing the risk of breaking a tooth<br>There are several orthodontic procedures that can help correct crooked teeth, and at Dr. Paul J. Styrt, Specialists in Orthodontics &amp; Pediatric Dentistry  we have many services that we can customize to meet your needs,  including traditional metal braces, clear braces, and Invisalign\u00ae. 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