“Malocclusion” describes when your teeth aren’t fitting together properly. This can be very uncomfortable, making it difficult to eat, speak, or clean your teeth properly. Song’s Lynnwood dental center can help you in avoiding this unfortunate condition, which starts with looking out for the following risk factors:
- Bad habits like thumb-sucking or mouth-breathing at a young age can cause teeth to come in crooked. If your child has a persistent habit, consult your dentist for options.
- Tooth loss can cause teeth to move out of position. This can be any kind of tooth loss, resulting from tooth decay, injuries, or a tooth extraction. Try to hang on to all of your teeth by maintaining proper oral hygiene and wearing a mouthguard for all athletic activities.
- Some people just have bad teeth in their genes. If you suffered from malocclusion that didn’t result from one of the above effects, there’s a good chance that one of your parents had it, and there’s a good chance your children will have it as well.
If you or one of your family members has malocclusion, consult Song’s Lynnwood dentist to be connected with a proper orthodontist.
