What are crowded teeth? i've always had a hard time flossing in the back of my mouth, and have felt like there is not enough room in my mouth for my teeth. are crowded teeth something that can be corrected?

Crowded : Crowded teeth are perhaps the most common problem that orthodontists are asked to correct. The key to resolving this problem is to find room to "uncrowd" them. Depending on your age, dental health and the severity of the crowding, a dentist will help you select an appropriate way to gain the space. Once that is figured out, the correction can move ahead.

Crowded : Crowded teeth can be a functional and/or esthetic dental problem. It occurs most commonly due to a discrepancy between the jaw size and the number and/or the size of teeth. What you are describing sounds more like tight or broad contacts between the teeth which can make flossing challenging and frustrating. If you haven't tried a glide type floss, i would recommend to do so. It might put an end to your flossing woes. You should discuss with your dentist or orthodontist what functional and esthetic gains can be made through orthodontic tooth movement.

When : When the length of the dental arch is shorter than the combined width of all the teeth some crowding or overlapping will occur. This is most commonly and effectively corrected with orthodontics. All teeth no matter how crowded and be flossed if they are cleaned regularly. There does need to be some modifications to the technique, but your dentist can show you how top cope until your teeth are straightened. Dr. Neil mcleod dds dentistry that lasts - quality that counts.

A matter of room: Crowded teeth and crooked teeth (similar but not identical problems) means that the size of your teeth exceeds the amount of jaw bone that you have to support the teeth, or that the teeth are improperly positioned over the tooth-supporting (alveolar) bone. An orthodontic specialist can help you figure out exactly what's out of whack and the best treatment options. They do this all the time.