How to Fix Teeth That Are Not Centered

The most common cause of crooked teeth is from inheritance. If a person inheritance a small jaw from his mother and large teeth from his father, he is more likely to develop crowded teeth that overlap one another and become crooked. When the jaw is too small to accommodate the teeth, they will grow twisted and slanted. Teeth imperfections can make anyone feel self-conscious about her smile. You try to hide your smile with your hand, or stop smiling altogether. There is no reason to hide your pearly whites when there are treatments available to correct your crooked teeth.

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  Braces are the most popular treatment for fixing crooked teeth. Tightening the braces forces the teeth into the correct position and is considered the healthiest way to achieve results. It can take two to three years of wearing the braces to correct your teeth, and braces are considered to be uncomfortable. Invisible braces are usually only worn for about a year, and are much more comfortable, but they are more expensive than traditional braces.

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  Porcelain veneers are another treatment. The front of your teeth are shaved and a thin porcelain laminate is placed over the teeth creating a straight appearance. Porcelain veneers can be completed in as little as two appointments. The downside is that porcelain veneers are more expensive and you have to keep your teeth brushed and flossed carefully every day.

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  Retainers keep your teeth from moving and are used to treat minor orthodontic problems. Teeth can move forward with age, and a retainer may help keep them in the correct place.

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  Tooth reshaping or dental contouring is a cosmetic dentistry procedure that can improve the shape of your teeth. The procedure is preformed by removing small amounts of tooth enamel to change the shape and length of a tooth. The cost is relatively inexpensive considering the other alternatives, and it is painless since only the surface enamel is removed. Unfortunately, tooth reshaping allows for subtle changes at best and will not dramatically alter the look of your smile.