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Very few people are born with perfectly aligned teeth. Having to deal with a crooked smile can be damaging to their self-confidence and their attempt to create first impression with others. Getting your teeth aligned can reverse this and make your personality shine. Many people think of aligned teeth as a cosmetic need, but in fact, there are important health reasons for aligning your teeth correctly. In addition to providing you with a great smile, aligned teeth reduce the risk of developing cavities. Misaligned teeth, or malocclusions, are more difficult to clean with brushing and flossing, trapping food, debris, and bacteria that can build up over time and cause gum disease and tooth decay. Misaligned teeth can also cause speech impediments such as lips and problems with chewing. While very minor misalignments can be corrected with veneers or crowns, most malocclusions need to be corrected with orthodontic interventions. Tooth Alignment Issues: i) Crowded teeth: teeth don’t have enough space to fit comfortably in the jaw ii) Gapped teeth: gaps between teeth can teeth to shift or abnormal jaw growth iii) Crossbite: the upper and lower jaws are misaligned iv) Overbite: the upper teeth protrude over the lower teeth v) Underbite: the lower teeth protrude past the upper teeth vi)Open bite: some teeth can’t make contact with their opposite teeth How to Correct Teeth Alignment a) Contemporary Braces - If your front teeth are crowded, mildly gapped, rotated, or protruding, contemporary braces may be the simple solution you need to correct your teeth alignment. b) Clear Aligners - Clear aligners are an excellent alternative to brackets and wires and resemble a mouthguard. They are a series of custom-moulded trays created specifically for your mouth. Over the course of your treatment, you will wear these trays for 20-22 hours per day, taking them out only to brush, floss, eat, and drink anything other than water.

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