What Causes Crooked Teeth? - Crooked teeth can contribute to speech problems & cause gum diseases

SYDNEY - April 10, 2017 - PRLog -- Crooked teeth are not only unpleasant to look at but can also cause health issues for you. Crooked teeth can contribute to speech problems and cause gum diseases. You can put several practices in place to help children have strong, healthy and beautiful smiles. Here is how you can prevent crooked teeth.

1.  Thumb Sucking - your child's worst enemy

Crooked teeth can result due to the pressure thumb sucking has on growing 'Gums'. Dummy or a thumb affect the teeth as well as the shape of the jaw. As infants, thumbs or dummies can let you get some sleep and provide great comfort as well.

But it is best to wean them off sucking once they get a little older as it can cause a whole range of dental problems. The jaw will be properly aligned if you stop thumb or dummy sucking.

2.  Establish better dental hygiene

You can establish good dental hygiene habits from the moment they get their first baby tooth. As they get older, it is important to teach them how to brush regularly and properly. You can help your kids avoid a whole range of dental problems in their lifetime by giving their teeth the best start. Make sure you arrange an appointment with your dentist if you have any concerns about their teeth.

3.  Genetics - does it have to do with your great grandmother?

Due to genetics even if you have a great dental hygiene regime, your child may still end up with crooked teeth unfortunately. Even if your teeth are not straight, good dental hygiene can assist in preventing other dental problems particularly those caused by crooked teeth.

4.  Why early detection is extremely critical

You can identify whether crooked teeth are likely to grow or not if you monitor your child's teeth and gums. You can check in with a local dentist and have them corrected as they grow. Early detection may prevent the need for Braces.

Crooked teeth can cause several problems such as speech difficulties, swallowing problems or a change in facial appearance. You should see your dentist if you notice any of these so they can take action and prevent more invasive treatment later on.

There are several ways you can prevent crooked teeth. But the easier and best way is to stop your kids from thumb or dummy sucking as soon as possible, along with building a strong foundation for dental hygiene from an early age.

But if unfortunately, genetics takes over you can still maintain a good dental health and detect crooked teeth at its earliest so that ALIGN DENTISTRY can treat it and prevent Braces later on in your child's life. For all your dental health needs contact Align Dentistry & Medical Centre at (02) 9723 5757 OR (02) 9086 9219. Please visit our website http://aligndentistry.com.au.