A tooth in the wrong position can cause other teeth to shift, with the risk of overlapping the entire dental arch. The entire balance of the dentition and jaw can thus be altered, with various complications :
- Imperfect mastication and occlusion, with food getting stuck;
- Complicated oral hygiene, with the risk of bad breath (halitosis);
- Increased mechanical stress on other teeth, increasing the risk of periodontal disease and micro-mobility;
malfunctioning of the jaw and TMJ (temporomandibular joint), often a source of pain, headaches, tinnitus, bruxism, premature osteoarthritis…
Orthodontic treatment is not just about aesthetics. Above all, it aims to restore normal, balanced oral function.