Consequences of a Crooked Smile

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> At Junction Family Dental in Toronto, we believe that the decision to straighten your teeth is a personal one. We like to educate on why having straighter teeth as opposed to crooked ones will serve you better, with an aesthetic smile being a wonderful bonus!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> As a <a href="https://thejunction.dentist/general-dentistry/" class="rank-math-link">biological dental clinic</a>, we take the holistic perspective towards maintaining optimal oral and overall health. Of course, everyone wants to have a nice smile, but what are the real health consequences of having a crooked smile with misaligned teeth?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><p><strong>According to the American Dental Association, potential problems that may occur from having misaligned teeth include:</strong></p></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li><strong>Decayed teeth and diseased gums:</strong> Crooked, crowded, or misaligned teeth make it harder to clean them properly. Improper oral hygiene can lead to<a href="https://thejunction.dentist/reducing-anxiety-aromatherapy-essential-oils-holistic-oral-care-experience/" class="rank-math-link"> tooth decay and gum disease</a> and if left untreated, gum disease can lead to periodontitis.</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li><strong>Tooth loss: </strong>Crowded, excessively spaced or misaligned teeth can wear unevenly over time and in some people, can cause the teeth to weaken and fall out.</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li><strong>Speech problems:</strong> Our teeth, jaw, and tongue all play important roles in speech production, and crooked teeth can impact the way you form words.</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li><strong>Digestion problems: </strong>Crooked teeth can interfere with proper chewing of food, which leads to digestive issues.</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li><strong>Breathing problems:</strong> Crooked teeth can cause airflow issues while sleeping, contributing to obstructive sleep apnea.</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li><strong>Jaw and joint problems:</strong> Misalignment of teeth can make the joints around your jaw to ache. Sometimes this may prevent someone from opening up their mouth wide because of the limited jaw motion. Headaches, dizziness, muscle soreness, nausea and teeth grinding are all consequences of a misaligned smile.</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Knowing how crooked teeth can contribute to certain health implications, you may be more inclined to straighten your misaligned smile. At Junction Family Dental we have options we can discuss with you including clear correct aligners and <a href="https://thejunction.dentist/cosmetic-dentistry/veneers/" class="rank-math-link">porcelain veneers</a> that will give you the smile you’ve always wanted. We are excited to help achieve your smile goals. Give us a call today!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->