Common types of crooked teeth

The article was professionally consulted by Specialist Doctor II Nguyen Khanh Nam - Doctor of Dental - Jaw - Facial - Department of General Surgery - Vinmec Nha Trang International General Hospital

Protruded teeth are teeth that protrude too much forward, the jawbone or both teeth and jawbone are protruding, the jaw area protrudes forward, the back face is protruded, causing loss of aesthetics and balanced beauty of the face. .
Crooked teeth are caused by many reasons. Among them, there are a number of main causes such as:
Tooth decay: The teeth are misaligned, the incisors are not parallel or vertical protruding out. Teeth are too big, the jaw frame is not enough, leading to protruding teeth, crowding out, causing protruding teeth. Jaw prolapse: A case of normal teething, but the jaw structure develops out of control. Specifically, the upper jaw is overdeveloped compared to the lower jaw, jaw hypertrophy. Jaw protrusion is often congenital. Clefts caused by both teeth and jaws: This is the most severe type, combining the two reasons mentioned above. To overcome, it is necessary to examine and treat properly to be most effective.

According to the causes of protruding teeth mentioned above, dentists classify cases of protruding teeth so that they can have specific treatment directions, suitable for each patient's condition, specifically:
Maxillary protrusion: There are symptoms The jawbone structure is overdeveloped, the upper jaw is protruding, the two jaws do not match, the face is not symmetrical, the pronunciation ability as well as the chewing function, aesthetics are greatly affected. Protruding lower teeth: The chin is misaligned, the lower teeth are outside the upper teeth, the chin will be tilted to the left or right when the mouth is closed. Severe conditions will cause the teeth and jawbone to be affected, the bite is misaligned, the ability to chew food will gradually be affected not as usual. Crooked chin teeth: Due to the chin bone structure being too short, the chin shape is lost in the neck, causing the face to lose harmony, leading to the recognition of the upper jaw, the lower jaw. Protruding teeth make the lips thick: Protruding teeth make the lips thicker, due to an imbalance between the upper and lower teeth, the bite is misaligned. People with protruding teeth that make their lips thick will find that the upper teeth are pushed out too much compared to the lower jaw, cannot close the mouth, or the lips are pointed, thick, and the teeth protrude first. Crooked teeth: When the gums are exposed too much because the teeth are short, there is no match between the height of the teeth. The condition of the teeth and gums has a great impact on aesthetics.

As mentioned above, in order to effectively treat the condition of protruding teeth, the patient needs to correctly determine the cause of the crooked teeth and the current state of the crooked teeth. From there, the doctor will advise on the most appropriate and effective tooth treatment method.
For the case of tooth decay, the common method indicated for treatment is braces, to correct the misaligned teeth to its correct position. By braces, the teeth will be in balance with the jaw. Depending on the severity of the disease and the patient's response to treatment, the treatment time ranges from 1.5 to 3 years.
There are also a variety of effective braces methods such as normal metal braces, self-closing braces, lingual braces, braces without brackets... Based on the actual condition of your teeth, the doctor will consulting and specifying the right type of orthodontic appliance on many aspects such as price, effectiveness and treatment time.
For patients with jawbone deformity, the doctor needs to intervene to adjust the jaw bone structure. Jaw surgery is quick and easy. After surgery, the patient can completely resume work, it does not take much time to recover.
In the case of tooth decay due to both teeth and jaw requires a combination of treatment between surgery and braces. The doctor will perform surgery and then braces to bring a certain balance and harmony to the patient's jaw.
At the Department of Odonto-Stomatology, Vinmec International General Hospital, customers will be examined and treated according to the following procedure:
General examination of oral problems, check the condition of the teeth, determine the condition. Specific causes of protruding teeth by a team of experienced dentists. Consulting customers, informing the status and orienting appropriate and effective treatment. Carrying out treatment of protruding teeth at the clinic based on the treatment method agreed between the doctor and the customer. Counseling and advising patients after treatment at home, periodic re-examination to check treatment status and results. Invested in a system of modern machinery and medical equipment, dental examination and treatment at Vinmec is the right choice for customers.

Reference source: myauris.vn