Can I Fix My Teeth As an Adult? I Am Tired of My Crooked Smile
Posted on 7/1/2024 by SRD Muscle Shoals
No one wants to smile for a selfie or a group photo when they have crooked teeth. Instead, people hide their smiles behind their lips, a mask, or even behind another person. If you are an adult with crooked teeth, you have options to straighten and space your teeth. Here is additional information on straightening your teeth in adulthood.
Why Are My Teeth Crooked?
There are several reasons your teeth might be crooked. Many adults inherit their crooked teeth from their parents or grandparents. You may also have large teeth crowding in your small mouth, which makes your teeth crooked. If you have lost a tooth, your teeth may move and become crooked to try and fill the space. Also, children who used either a thumb or a pacifier past the age of two or three may have crooked teeth because their teeth shifted to make room while they were engaged in self-soothing.
How Can I Straighten My Teeth?
If you are tired of your crooked smile, you have options. If you only have one or two crooked teeth, but you also have some cracked or chipped teeth, you may want to think about veneers. Veneers are usually made of a porcelain or composite resin shell. If you take care of your veneers, they can last about 20 years.
You may also want to consider getting braces or clear aligners to straighten your crooked teeth. Clear aligners are a great option for adults because they are transparent, so many people will not be able to tell that you are wearing them. Aligners are also removable, so you can take them off to eat and practice dental hygiene. Aligners are more affordable than braces and take less time to correct your crooked teeth than braces. However, if you have serious crowding or crooked teeth and a bite issue, you may need braces. Braces come in different styles, and some forms of braces are less noticeable than others.
If you are ready to fix your crooked teeth, we can help. Contact our office today to make an appointment with our dentist.
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No one wants to smile for a selfie or a group photo when they have crooked teeth. Instead, people hide their smiles behind their lips, a mask, or even behind another person. If you are an adult with crooked teeth, you have options to straighten and space your teeth. Here is additional information on straightening your teeth in adulthood.