You may not think your crooked teeth are anything to worry about, but they can affect your oral health. Crooked teeth tend to be harder to clean and food can get trapped in between teeth more easily. Sometimes they can affect your speech or ability to chew and bite properly as well. From a psychological standpoint, crooked teeth can make a person feel self conscious about the appearance of their smile.
Malocclusion is resolved with orthodontic treatment. Usually braces are the most common form, taking anywhere from two to three years to straighten all teeth. There are other options like Invisalign, oral surgery, but most patients are better candidates for braces.
