Misaligned teeth in children are generally caused by bad habits, such as sticking out the tongue and licking the teeth, etc. However, many parents do not pay attention to it, thinking that the child will change the teeth, and it will not have any effect if it is not corrected. This kind of thinking is wrong. Misaligned teeth will still affect children. Let me briefly introduce them to you below. Are crooked teeth in children dangerous?
First of all, it will affect the normal function of the oral cavity: crowded teeth will reduce the occlusal area of the dental arch, thereby reducing the chewing efficiency of the teeth, which will seriously lead to indigestion and gastrointestinal diseases; uneven teeth will also affect the misalignment of pronunciation, such as upper and lower. Teeth cannot touch (open), which can affect normal pronunciation and language expression;
Secondly, it will affect the health of periodontal tissue and oral hygiene, prone to gingival swelling, bleeding, and bad taste in the mouth. Over time, loose teeth may occur, resulting in serious consequences; then it will affect the growth and development of the face due to malalignment itself. Disruption of coordination of facial appearance. Facial aesthetic disorders, such as crowded teeth or protruding teeth and lips;
Another example is the protruding upper front teeth, which gives the impression of opening the lips and showing the teeth; so don’t think that children’s teeth will not have much impact, because once the problem is found, it means that the dental problem is more serious and needs more treatment.