Why do some people have crooked teeth and others teeth alignment problems?

Genetics: It almost all comes from your genetics, bone shape, size and then oral habits. Some have too much space, more have too little space.

Genes or environment: Some people suffer from this because of heredity and others from things such as mouth breathing or thumb sucking habits. Also tongue thrusting, or abnormal swallowing.

Genetics: Most tooth alignment problems can be traced to your genetics. You inherit your genes from your mother and father. Sometimes people inherit big teeth and small jaws, leading to lots of crowding. Other times, people inherit how the bones of the jaws are related, causing alignment problems. It all depends how your genes are expressed.

Genetic/Enviromental: A host of factors play into growth and development of a child to an adult. The parents you pick is a big factor. Environmental factors such as thumb/finger sucking, trauma, general health, loss of baby teeth prematurely due to cavities are some of the factors that enter the equation.

Blame parents: Like hair color, height, l or r handed ness, tooth alignment, jaw relationships, crowding, spacing, and smo many other things are guided by genetics and affected by environment. See a qualified orthodontic specialist to discuss your concerns and your personalized solution choices.