Crowded Teeth
Crowded teeth occur when the size of your jaw is not accommodating to the size of your teeth.
Crowded Teeth
Crowded teeth occur when the size of your jaw is not accommodating to the size of your teeth.
Crowded teeth occur when the size of your jaw is not accommodating to the size of your teeth.
This may be because your teeth may be too large for your jaw or your teeth too large for your jaw. Having crowded teeth is a lot more common in people than people realise.
Causes
Factors that may cause crowded teeth include:
- Cleft lip or palate
- Jaw fracture
- Having extra teeth
- Reverse swallowing
Consequences of Crowded Teeth
Teeth that are properly aligned last a lifetime in comparison to crowded teeth, which will most likely result in gum disease, teeth loss, jaw joint damage and premature wear.
Treatment
Crowded teeth are common in both children as well as adults and it is advisable to get treatment at a younger age to prevent the consequences mentioned above.
The right treatment for you depends on 3 factors:
- Severity of the crowding
- Age
- Your own preferences
The treatment options we offer at Maxcare Dental include
- Traditional Braces: This is the traditional treatments comprised of wires and brackets which have over the years proven to be an effective and reliable solution to teeth crowding
- Fast Braces: This is a fairly new form of treatment for teeth alignment and is similar to traditional braces except is comprises of few structural changes which have proven to align teeth faster
- Invisalign: can be considered an invisible brace system since it is clear and not noticeable. It still serves the purpose of teeth alignment.
- Clear aligners: are similar to invisalign, however, they are made of a different material.
Broken Tooth
Bruxism
Bruxism is characterised by the clenching/grinding of the teeth due to repetitive jaw-muscle activity
Cracked Tooth Syndrome
A broken tooth that doesn’t necessarily look broken.
Crowded Teeth
Dead Tooth
It may surprise you, but teeth do actually have living tissues.
Dental Anxiety
Dental Erosion
Dental erosion can be defined as the irreversible loss of tooth enamel caused by acids without involving bacteria.
Dry Socket
Dry socket also known as Alveolar Osteitis, is a common complication associated with tooth extractions.
Failing Old Silver Filling
Older filling also known as amalgam filling, have been used over years and are still being used today.
Gingivitis
In simpler terms, it is an inflammatory disease of the gingiva.
Gum Disease
Gum Recession
Gum recession occurs when the tissues around the teeth start to recede/pull back.
Halitosis
Halitosis is an unpleasant odour emitted from the mouth.
Impacted Wisdom Teeth
Third molars, commonly known as wisdom teeth, are located at the back of the mouth
Missing Teeth
Sensitive Teeth
A common dental condition that involves discomfort and pain when exposed to certain foods and temperatures.
Snoring
A partially obstructed airway during sleep causes parts of the throat or nose to vibrate as the air passes through a narrowed airway.
TMJ Dysfunction
Temporomandibular joint dysfunctions are a group of disorders affecting the masticatory system.
Tooth Brush Abrasion
Tooth brush abrasion is the most common cause of dental abrasion.
Tooth Decay
Toothache
Toothache, or dental pain, is the most frequent oral pathology
Yellow / Discoloured Teeth
Tooth discoloration/yellow tooth is an abnormal colour of the tooth, is one of the common dental conditions for any age grouped people.
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