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We all want straight teeth, and dental crowding gets in the way of that goal for many of us! It\u2019s not just an inconvenience for that reason, however. Crowding also makes it more difficult to keep up with your dental hygiene, which can cause cavities, and eventual decay if it is not treated properly. We can straighten your teeth with a number of different treatment options such as braces, Invisalign, or lingual braces. Come see us for a free consultation and ask which treatment option is best for you.<\/p>\n
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Dental crowding is an orthodontic condition wherein the teeth are misaligned due to lack of space in the mouth. This results to improper teeth growth and maloclussion.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Is overcrowding concerning?” open_toggle_text_color=”#333333″ open_toggle_background_color=”#FFFFFF” closed_toggle_background_color=”#FFFFFF” icon_color=”#0061B7″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”19px” open_icon_color=”#0061B7″ open_use_icon_font_size=”on” open_icon_font_size=”19px” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#333333″ title_font=”Roboto Flex|700|||||||” closed_title_font=”Roboto Flex|700|||||||” body_font=”Roboto Flex||||||||” title_font_size_tablet=”” title_font_size_phone=”” title_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Yes. If left untreated, it can cause not only cosmetic concerns, but dental health related issues as well such as having a bad bite and the discomfort from the overall arrangement of your teeth.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”What causes dental crowding?” open_toggle_text_color=”#333333″ open_toggle_background_color=”#FFFFFF” closed_toggle_background_color=”#FFFFFF” icon_color=”#0061B7″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”19px” open_icon_color=”#0061B7″ open_use_icon_font_size=”on” open_icon_font_size=”19px” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#333333″ title_font=”Roboto Flex|700|||||||” closed_title_font=”Roboto Flex|700|||||||” body_font=”Roboto Flex||||||||” title_font_size_tablet=”” title_font_size_phone=”” title_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n There are various factors that cause dental crowding. On top of poor dental care, some of which also originates from habits formed during childhood such as thumb sucking and chewing of unnecessary objects. Having a cleft lip or palate can also contribute. Pushing your tongue against your teeth can cause overcrowding.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_toggle title=”How are crowded teeth treated?” open_toggle_text_color=”#333333″ open_toggle_background_color=”#FFFFFF” closed_toggle_background_color=”#FFFFFF” icon_color=”#0061B7″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”19px” open_icon_color=”#0061B7″ open_use_icon_font_size=”on” open_icon_font_size=”19px” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#333333″ title_font=”Roboto Flex|700|||||||” closed_title_font=”Roboto Flex|700|||||||” body_font=”Roboto Flex||||||||” title_font_size_tablet=”” title_font_size_phone=”” title_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Crowded teeth can be treated through InvisAlign Clear Aligners and braces.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”What problems can overcrowded teeth cause?” open_toggle_text_color=”#333333″ open_toggle_background_color=”#FFFFFF” closed_toggle_background_color=”#FFFFFF” icon_color=”#0061B7″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”19px” open_icon_color=”#0061B7″ open_use_icon_font_size=”on” open_icon_font_size=”19px” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#333333″ title_font=”Roboto Flex|700|||||||” closed_title_font=”Roboto Flex|700|||||||” body_font=”Roboto Flex||||||||” title_font_size_tablet=”” title_font_size_phone=”” title_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Apart from a case of a bad bite and cosmetic problems, it can also lead to problems like tooth decay and gum disease because the crowded teeth makes it difficult to restore with fillings and crowns.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Explore solutions to dental crowding at Elite Orthodontics. We can straighten your teeth with a number of different treatment options such as braces, Invisalign, or lingual braces. Come see us for a free orthodontic consultation. Call or book your appointment online anytime.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"yoast_head":"\n