Did you know that leaving your teeth in a bad state or your bite in a bad state can have various effects not only on your mouth but on your entire body? In this article, we will introduce the effects of bad teeth alignment and bite.

Cosmetic effects

• The alignment of teeth has a significant impact on the formation of the jaw and face, which can affect the appearance of your smile.
• Having crooked teeth can cause psychological stress, making people reluctant to smile in public.

Effects on the body

• Poor posture
• The weakening of the chewing ability reduces stimulation to the brain, which can lead to dementia.
• Swallowing food without chewing it properly puts a strain on the digestive system
• If you do not brush your teeth, plaque and tartar may build up, which can cause bad breath.
• Air leaking through the gaps between your teeth can make it difficult to speak clearly and can interfere with conversation.
• Plaque and tartar tend to accumulate on the teeth, so even if you brush your teeth, there is a lot of leftover material, making you more susceptible to cavities and periodontal disease.

Summary

Do you understand the effects of misaligned teeth and a misaligned bite? However, there is a way to solve the problem of misaligned teeth and a misaligned bite. This is a treatment called "orthodontics." Improving your teeth alignment and bite not only gives you confidence in your smile, but also improves digestive activity and brain stimulation, promoting overall health. It can also help with speech disorders, normal jaw development, and the formation of a healthy face. We will propose orthodontic treatment that is suitable for each patient so that you can live a healthier life both physically and mentally. Please come and visit Tokushinkai Group Dental Clinic.

Orthodontic self-check

You can check yourself to see if you need orthodontic treatment by checking the following items.

□When the baby teeth have grown in, there are no gaps between the teeth and they are closely spaced together.
Permanent teeth are slow to grow in
□ The center of the front teeth is hollow
□ Teeth are unevenly arranged
When biting, the lower front teeth are completely invisible or only a little is visible
□ I can't move my lower jaw smoothly forward or side to side
When biting, the lower teeth overlap the upper teeth
When biting, the front teeth are open and do not fit together
The midline (the line between the upper and lower front teeth) is misaligned
□My tongue doesn't fit well when I close my mouth.
Difficulty closing lips
□ Teeth are well aligned, but the bite is poor
□ I have protruding front teeth and feel embarrassed to speak in public.
□ I have crooked teeth and I don't like laughing in front of other people.
□ I am worried because my lower teeth cover my upper teeth (underbite)
□ I feel stressed because my teeth are crooked and I can't chew food properly.

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The above items are only a guide to whether orthodontic treatment is necessary, so if there are too many items to check, please feel free to consult with your dentist.