If you are a regular reader of this blog, you may already know all about Invisalign. This fast and inconspicuous orthodontic procedure is offered to patients from Lincolnshire cosmetic dentist, Dr. Brent Engelberg. If you do have a crooked grin, you may have found yourself wondering why some people are born with crooked teeth, and others have naturally straight smiles. There are several reasons why some people’s teeth grow in crooked, overlapping, or at odd twisted angles.
The Genetics Connection
Most often crooked teeth, overbites, and underbites are inherited traits. Genetics are a science, but also can be a funny thing. Why does one person end up with their father’s teeth shape and their mother’s jawbone structure? Because of genetic anomalies, some people’s mouths are simply too small for the size of their teeth, or the alignment of their jaw doesn’t fit with the angles that their teeth come in at. This leads to crowding that can push the teeth with enough force to actually shift them around.
Other Crooked Teeth Causes
Sometimes genetics is not the cause of crooked teeth, but rather extenuating circumstances occur to cause problems. Early tooth loss in children or adults can cause shifting into the space if there is no restoration to hold your bite in alignment. The same thing can happen if restorations are ill-fitting or loose. Thumb sucking, tongue thrusting, pacifier and bottle usage over the age of three, or traumatic jaw injuries are all potential reasons for a mouth full of crooked teeth. However, many people achieve the smile of their dreams through the innovation of Invisalign. These clear aligners, available from Dr. Engelberg, can align and straighten your smile without alerting anyone to the fact that you are undergoing an orthodontic treatment.
Visit your Lincolnshire Cosmetic Dentist
Do you have crooked teeth? There are multiple ways to fix them, including Invisalign or porcelain veneers. You can reach our 60069 dentist office at 847-259-8030. We are happy to serve patients in Northbrook, Deerfield, Highland Park, Wilmette, Winnetka, Glencoe, Vernon Hills, Lincolnshire, Libertyville, Skokie, Evanston, Palatine, Schaumburg, Elk Grove Village, Rolling Meadows, Northwest Chicago Suburbs, and Northern Chicago Suburbs.
