Question 1

can baby's teeth come in crooked?

Accepted Answer

Yup!: That's due to genetics moslty but enviornmental things like binky or finger/thumb sucking can cause it as well.  If you are concerned see your dentist.  They should be seen by age 1.

Question 2

what can cause my bottom teeth to become crooked?

Accepted Answer

Bad habit or: Throughout our entire lives our teeth will move. Sometimes a little, sometimes a lot.
For many it is a natural occurrence.  Other may have some habit that is moving teeth. Getting them fixed may require full braces or for minor situations perhaps limited treatment could be done.

Question 3

are my teeth really crooked :(? what can i do to fix this?

Accepted Answer

Can't see you !: But a local orthodontist can. Call and make an appointment for a consultation.

Question 4

will my retainer help my teeth after they've become crooked again?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: A retainer RETAINS teeth in their position after orthodontic treatment is finished. If your teeth have moved more than just a tiny bit, you'll need an active appliance to realign them. Speak to a local orthodontist for your options.

Question 5

if you don't wear your retainer for a while and your teeth get crooked, would wearing them straighten them out?

Accepted Answer

Lost ground: If movement minor, and you can get retainers to seat, you may be able to recover a portion of what has been lost, but not all.  Wearing retainers intermittently can actually destabilize teeth.  They must be worn as directed.  If retainers don't fit, may require retreatment.  In either case you owe it to yourself to call your orthodontist immediately and come clean.

Question 6

hey..my problem is that my front two teeth are crooked .there is also gap between them and both are in opposite direction.what should i do .

Accepted Answer

Orthodontist: An orthodontist is a specialist of dentistry that is concerned with the study and treatment of malocclusions (improper bites), which may be a result of tooth irregularity, disproportionate jaw relationships, or both.  They would be able to assess and treat you.  Best wishes.

Question 7

my bottom front teeth are not in the same position they were when i was 14. they're now slightly crooked. can't tell unless looking. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Not wisdom teeth!: As we get older there are natural to get some changes in your bones.  One such change is a narrowing of the lower jaw as the canines tip in slightly.  This takes away some of the space for the lower incisors causing them to shift and become slightly crooked. See your dentist for more information and if your wisdom teeth fully erupted do not remove them.

Question 8

what causes crooked teeth?

Accepted Answer

Teeth: Most likey a small jaw.

Question 9

how many people get crooked teeth?

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LOTS: I do not know exactly but lots and lots....If there weren't many then orthodontists wouldn't be so busy!

Question 10

could dentists make teeth more crooked?

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Sure, but why?: Dentists who are trained to move teeth through orthodontic means can make teeth straighter and using the same concept, could conceivably make the crooked.

The question is why would anyone want less than a perfect teeth alignment, as they are designed to function more ideally that way?

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If you don't wear your retainer for a while and your teeth get crooked, would wearing them straighten them out?

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My bottom front teeth are not in the same position they were when i was 14. they're now slightly crooked. can't tell unless looking. is this normal?

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