What makes teeth crooked?

Dr. Max Mosslehi and our team hear this question a lot. Some of the common reasons for crooked teeth include:

Thumb sucking
Tongue thrusting or improper use of the tongue during speaking and swallowing
Premature loss of baby teeth, which causes teeth to drift and shift
Poor breathing airway caused by enlarged adenoids or tonsils

There are also hereditary factors we get from our parents, like:

Extra teeth
Large teeth
Missing teeth
Wide spaces between teeth
Small jaws

Dr. Max Mosslehi and our team know that having crooked teeth isn’t just a cosmetic issue; it can lead to serious health problems as well. Crooked teeth can:

Interfere with proper chewing
Make keeping teeth clean more of a challenge, increasing the risk of tooth decay, cavities, and gingivitis
Strain the teeth, jaws, and muscles, increasing the risk of breaking a tooth

There are several treatment options we offer at Max Mosslehi, DMD, Inc. that can help correct crooked teeth. Please give us a call at our convenient Tustin office to learn more or to schedule an initial consultation.

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Posted on July 25th, 2018

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"Like a lot of people, the very idea of going to the dentist makes me anxious and nervous. Luckily, I've found a warm compassionate dentist who expertise and warm professionalism extends to his exceptional staff. To everyone at Dr. Mosslehi, thank you for making going to the dentist a less anxious experience. Make an appointment and go see for yourself." — S. Carter

"I have been a patient for many years. Everyone is consistently friendly and professional. My most recent procedure was a crown. Dr. Moss was very attentive to my pain threshold. Whenever I have my teeth cleaned, the hygienist is always very considerate. The staff is great! They are always happy to see me and make me feel special. They are very efficient and knowledgeable. I feel I am in very good hands at all times." — Amy N.

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