A misaligned tooth (crooked teeth) is any position of one or more teeth outside the ideal dental arch of the upper or lower jaw. In addition to aesthetic problems, misaligned or crooked teeth can also cause malfunctioning of the dentition, which can sometimes lead to pain in the long term.
Causes of misaligned teeth
- Inheritance
- Hormonal causes
- In connection with cleft lip and palate
- Acquired malocclusions / crooked teeth
- Infectious diseases
- Chronic vitamin deficiency
Consequences of misaligned teeth
- Malformations of the teeth
- Incorrect loading (teeth, bones, muscles)
- Malformation of the jaw or facial muscles
- Problems with chewing
- Pain in the temporomandibular joint
- Problems with lip closure
- Increased mouth breathing (susceptibility to infection)
- Speech errors (e.g. lisp)
Possible forms of therapy for misaligned / crooked teeth
There are many forms of therapy that are used in orthodontic practice. Which treatment promises the greatest success must be decided individually depending on the initial situation. In the following, we would like to present the techniques that we offer you in our practice:
Lingual technique
With this technique, the brackets and arches are attached to the lingual surface (inside) of the teeth. The advantage of this technique is that the braces remain invisible during the entire treatment, although all tooth movements can be carried out, similar to conventional fixed braces.
More on the topic: Lingual technique
Invisalign technique
With the Invisalign procedure, teeth are corrected with the help of transparent, elastic splints (so-called aligners). Using 3D computer technology, a separate aligner is produced for each treatment phase from very precise two-phase silicone impressions of the teeth.
More on the topic: Invisalign technique
Skeletal anchorage & segmental technique
In complicated cases, the combination of skeletal anchorage and multi-bracket systems is particularly suitable for posterior teeth. A combination with Invisalign is also possible depending on the initial situation.
More on the topic: Skeletal anchoring
Make an appointment for the treatment of misaligned teeth
You are welcome to contact us if you are looking for an orthodontist and would like to find a Date with Dr Elahi for the treatment of misaligned teeth in Mönchengladbach:
Dr med. dent. Mehdi Elahi
Brucknerallee 19
41236 Mönchengladbach
Tel: 02166 44010
Fax: 02166 846 333
E-Mail: info@dr-elahi.de