Many adults within the UK have crooked or wonky teeth. A large proportion of these people wish to
have straighter teeth so that they look more aesthetically pleasing in
photos. If you have crooked teeth,
chances are you have felt self-conscious about your smile at some point, and
you may even resort to covering your mouth with your hand when you talk or
laugh. However, crooked or misaligned
teeth don’t just look unsightly – they can also cause long term health issues
if they are left as they are.
So, what causes
crooked teeth?
It may be that your adult teeth simply grew out of alignment
when they first came through after losing your milk teeth. As most children lose their milk teeth one at
a time, the adult teeth come through at different times, meaning that they may
not have the support from another adult tooth to encourage them to grow into a
straighter position.
Alternatively, adults who have lost teeth later in life may
find that their remaining teeth will attempt to change position so as to try to
fill any gaps. This can lead to a
mouthful of wonky teeth which can lead the sufferer to experience tooth pain or
increased sensitivity.
Why should you
address your misaligned teeth?
Although you may wish to have your teeth straightened for
cosmetic reasons, there are also some good health reasons to straighten your
teeth. Crooked teeth can actually fail
to support the muscles in the jaw area, which can lead to pain and even
injury. Teeth which cross over can cause
difficulties in cleaning, as the toothbrush may not be able to reach all areas
of the tooth. This can then lead to
tooth decay and a build of up plaque, which in the long term can cause pain and
perhaps gingivitis.
How can you get your
teeth straightened?
Thereare a number of different solutions which your dentist may be able to suggestto you to help to rectify the issue. Six Month Smiles® is a recognised method of
efficient and effective teeth straightening, and has been widely used around the
world. The treatment is very discreet,
meaning that most people will not notice that you are undergoing any treatment,
as the clear aligners are designed to fit neatly over your teeth. The aligners will be replaced every couple of
weeks as your teeth gradually start to move into a more desirable position,
with most people achieving their preferred result within just six months.
If you would like to find out more about Six Month Smiles,
then please visit the St Piran Dental website for further information.