General Information About Crooked Teeth
Disease Details and Frequently Asked Questions
It is the condition where teeth cannot line up in a proper row on the dental arch, but are placed irregularly, overlapping, or crooked.
The most common reason is that the jawbone is not wide enough for all teeth (lack of space). Additionally, prolonged pacifier use, thumb-sucking, and genetic jaw structure play a role.
No. It is very difficult to clean between crooked teeth with a brush, so they easily decay. Furthermore, because the upper and lower teeth do not close correctly, it causes pain in the jaw joint and chewing disorders.
Ages 10-12, when baby teeth fall out and permanent teeth erupt, is the most ideal period to start braces treatment. However, with advancing technology, treatment is also possible at any age during adulthood.
Instead of traditional metal braces, it is the correction of teeth with transparent appliances that are custom-made according to the patient's dental measurements, invisible from the outside, and removable while eating.
Although it varies depending on the degree of crookedness and the method used, orthodontic treatments are generally a process requiring patience, lasting between 1 and 2.5 years.
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