Straigh Talk About Crooked Teeth, Invisalign, Braces, Orthodontics Montreal, Rue Saint Denis, Plateau Mont-Royal

Lets have a Straight Talk about Crooked Teeth

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Teeth that are not aligned properly create what we dentists call a malocclusion. Left untreated, malocclusion can lead to periodontal disease and can create abnormal amounts of stress on the teeth and jaws, which leads to premature wear and tear that will worsen over time.

In addition, it is difficult to remove plaque and bacteria found on misaligned teeth. This condition can cause gum inflammation, soft tissue damage, loose teeth, gum pockets around the teeth, bone loss and sometimes tooth loss.

What type of malocclusion do you have?

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Crowding:

Signs et Symptoms:
wear or abfraction of the teeth
harbors harmful bacteria
biting of lips, cheeks and tongue
bad breath
more...
tartar and plaque buildup
lisp
difficulty flossing
food trapped in between teeth

Spaces:

Signs et Symptoms:
biting of lips, cheeks and tongue
food trapped in between teeth
difficult speech
bad breath
more...
lisp
risk of periodontal disease

Deep Bite:

Signs et Symptoms:
sensitivity to cold
receding gums
wear or abfraction of the teeth
gingival rim indentation
more...
dry mouth
mouth breathing
jaw pain
headaches

Overjet:

Signs et Symptoms:
wear or abfraction of the teeth
dry mouth
mouth breathing
trauma to the anterior teeth

Cross Bite:

Signs et Symptoms:
wear or abfraction of the teeth
biting of lips, cheeks and tongue
sensitivity to cold
lisp
more...
tartar and plaque buildup
difficulty flossing
food trapped in between teeth

Edge to Edge:

Signs et Symptoms:
sensitivity to cold
receding gums
jaw pain
headaches
more...
gingival rim indentation
wear or abfraction of the teeth

When your teeth are properly aligned, the benefits for your dental health are clear:

Healthier gums. It is easier to brush and floss properly aligned teeth, and the likelihood that pockets trapping bacteria will grow is lower.

Better hygiene. Straight teeth reduce plaque retention, cavities and the risk of gum disease.

Less wear and trauma. Correctly aligned teeth reduce the risk of chipping, fracture and tooth wear, all of which can be costly to repair. Proper alignment also reduces stress on the bone and jaw joints.

If you or a loved one would like to meet Dr. Christine Hindié, general dentist on the Plateau Mont-Royal in Montreal, for an Invisalign consultation please call or e-mail us today.