Irregularities in the position of the teeth are handled by orthodontists who are well-equipped with the knowledge of its causes, prevention, and treatment. Before the study of orthodontics was developed, people with crooked teeth had no choice but to keep their teeth until it fell off from decay, gum disease, or an accident. Nowadays, people can keep a healthy set of teeth by having them professionally treated and maintained through proper brushing and flossing. Correct teeth alignment is necessary to keep them healthy. Gum disease and tooth decay can occur from poor jaw alignment and crooked teeth. A beautiful smile is only a bonus compared to the health advantages that the treatments bring. What exactly causes teeth to become crooked? In most cases, heredity is the cause of crooked teeth. Someone who inherits large teeth from one parent and a small jaw from the other would have a crowding problem as the result. Undesirable positioning of the teeth can also occur from thumb sucking and tongue thrusting habits. Crooked teeth can also occur from accidents to the jaw during the developing stages of the teeth.

Dental appliances, traditional steel braces in particular, are associated to kids and teenagers since a lot are seen with them. Though braces can also be applied to adults, a lot of people are turned off by the unattractive look of metal braces. In recent years, Align Technology has developed Invisalign – a series of clear, removable teeth aligners that Aurora dentists use as an alternative to traditional metal dental braces. Due to aesthetic reasons, many adults choose Invisalign for its clear aligners over the traditional metal appliances. The hardly visible aligners make it particularly popular among adults who want to straighten their teeth without glaring metal braces. Some people prefer the transparent aligners for being more comfortable than traditional appliances. Invisalign aligners can be removed any time so you can eat and brush your teeth without much trouble.