Maintaining healthy jaws and teeth can range from minor problems with the tooth’s enamel to more serious problems with the jaw bone and gums. While some misaligned teeth and jaw can easily be corrected with basic dentistry, others may require more complex procedures. Some may not show any outward signs of being misaligned, but can have serious issues that will affect how you live your life. Others will need to be treated on an outpatient basis, while others may require immediate treatment and attention in order to prevent further deterioration. Regardless, of whether you have misaligned teeth or misaligned jaw, it is important that you seek care as soon as possible in order to avoid further damage to the teeth or gums.
Many minor problems resulting from misaligned teeth will only affect your ability to chew properly and speak normally, while other more serious cases can damage your jaw’s bones and cause damage to the teeth, gums and jaw joints, all of which can lead to major problems later in life. When misaligned, teeth can easily become worn, broken, chipped or cracked, which can result in pain and discomfort.
There are a number of situations when dental care needs to be taken very seriously. These include misaligned teeth that make chewing difficult, cause cavities, or result in pain during sleep or day-to-day activities. If a tooth has fallen out or if a tooth is not attached to a bone correctly, then the entire tooth will have to be replaced. This is known as a tooth implant.
In addition, tooth decay can easily be caused by misaligned teeth. Infections and gum disease can also be caused by the same thing as well. In either case, it is important for people to be aware of the possibilities associated with these conditions, and take steps to correct them in order to avoid further damage to the teeth or gums.
Tooth grinding is another common problem that is often caused by misaligned teeth. When the front part of the tooth does not fit into the bone properly, this grinding movement can cause pain and damage. Sometimes it is not even noticeable when this is the case, but it is easy to see the problem. The most common place where the grinding occurs is the back of the mouth and can be felt when chewing or talking.
A misaligned jaw can lead to problems with chewing healthily and effectively. Because a misaligned jaw’s teeth do not fit properly into the bone, the chewing movement can be difficult and uncomfortable. Some people who have misaligned teeth will not get enough saliva to help with this process. This causes dehydration, which can lead to dry mouth which can lead to bad breath and more serious problems.
