What causes crooked teeth?

Growth and Development

Underlying habits like digit/thumb sucking, prolonged pacifier use, or age-inappropriate feeding practices are some examples that interfere with the normal growth of the face. This also weakens the muscles. The jaws comply with this progression leading to smaller jaws having less space for teeth to align wel..

Oral Health & Crooked Teeth

Crooked teeth are difficult to clean and maintain. This leads to a higher risk of developing gum issues, infections, and bad breath. There is a higher chance to loose perfectly good teeth if there is absolutely no space in the jaw for them.

Breathing and the Mouth

Children with recurrent nasal congestion, enlarged adenoids/tonsils, and /or allergies develop the habit of mouth breathing. This changes the tongue's correct resting posture which leads to jaws developing in a narrow shape. Straightening teeth has been shown to improve breathing patterns when done keeping function in mind.

Self-esteem, Selfies & Sleep 

Shying away from family pictures, refusing to participate in extracurriculars, or having poor concentration may all be linked to how your child's teeth are aligned. Children with crooked teeth rarely sleep well and tend to develop snoring, drooling and teeth grinding issues.