What are the causes of crooked teeth?

Everyone wants to have a nice set of teeth, but not everyone is born with a set of neatly aligned teeth. Many people experience misaligned teeth, which can be very troubling. It can affect the beauty of the entire face, and in severe cases, it may even cause deformities in the jaw and facial structure. So, what are the causes of malocclusion? Below, let's take a look at the relevant introductions provided by the dental experts from the 454th Hospital of the Nanjing PLA.

What are the causes of malocclusion? There are two factors that contribute to tooth misalignment: congenital and acquired factors. Congenital factors refer to various influences experienced by the fetus during growth and development in the mother's uterus. These could include nutritional or metabolic imbalances in either the mother or fetus, maternal rubella or viral infections, trauma sustained by the mother during pregnancy, or birth injuries. Acquired factors refer to influences experienced after birth during the growth and development process. For example:

1. Abnormal breathing and swallowing functions may affect the development of teeth and jawbones.

2. Bad habits such as biting fingers, biting the upper lip or lower lip, tongue protrusion or tongue thrusting.

3. Issues during the deciduous teeth stage or the mixed dentition stage. This includes premature loss of baby teeth, delayed shedding of baby teeth, premature loss of permanent teeth, disordered eruption sequence of permanent teeth, etc., all of which can lead to tooth misalignment.

4. Diseases: Some acute infectious diseases and certain chronic wasting diseases may affect the development of teeth and jawbones. Hormonal imbalances or malnutrition, especially vitamin deficiencies, may also impact the development of teeth and jawbones.

What are the causes of malocclusion? Although there are many causes of malocclusion, if malocclusion is detected, it should be treated as soon as possible. Otherwise, over time, it may lead to some dental problems. At the same time, we need to change some bad brushing habits and provide a good environment for our teeth. The dental experts from the 454th Hospital of the Nanjing PLA recommend that everyone should go to a regular medical institution for orthodontic treatment to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the surgery.

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