Are crooked teeth bad for you if left unfixed?

Usually: Not only is there the cosmetic concern, but more importantly if you have crooked teeth, you are more prone to cavities, food impaction, gum problems, excessive wear of the biting surfaces of your teeth as well as unnecessary stresses on your teeth. Some people are lucky and have none of these problems, but most do to some extent.

Depends:: While no one dies from crooked teeth, esthetics plays a big role in society today. Putting looks aside, braces can improve your oral health, make it easier to maintain your teeth and even help prevent head aches and premature wear of your teeth. The quick answer is, fixing crooked teeth will improve your overall health most of the time.

Define "bad": If teeth are crooked, if they don't look right, they don't fit right, they don't work right, they are harder to care for, they wear out, chip, fracture, and that's just the teeth. Malocclusion can also negatively affect jaw, bone, tooth supporting bone, muscles, gum tissue, and the jaw joints. Why don't you see an orthodontist to learn more about your specific problem and the available solutions.