What Causes Crooked Teeth and When Treatment Is Needed

What Causes Crooked Teeth and When Treatment Is Needed

Crooked teeth develop when there is an imbalance between jaw structure, tooth size, and eruption timing. In orthodontics, this condition is known as malocclusion and is evaluated based on how the teeth and jaws function together, not simply how they appear. Understanding the causes of teeth misalignment allows patients to recognize when orthodontic treatment may...