Misaligned teeth are a condition in which the teeth are not aligned, grow crowded, crooked, can protrude out of the jaw causing protrusion, or the lower jaw moves forward leading to an underbite. This is not only an aesthetic issue but also affects chewing ability and oral health. So when teeth are crooked, how should we handle them? Is there any method to correct crooked teeth without needing braces? Let’s explore with My Auris appropriate and effective solutions in the content below.
Is there a method to correct crooked teeth without braces?
Braces are a popular solution to help recreate balanced, beautiful teeth. However, many people are still afraid because this method often takes a long time (1 – 2 years) and causes loss of aesthetics during the process of wearing braces. Therefore, the need to find ways to correct misaligned teeth without braces is increasing, with the desire to quickly fix misaligned teeth without having to wear braces.
In fact, there are currently a number of methods to help put teeth in the correct position without needing intensive orthodontic intervention.
How to correct crooked teeth at home is often applied
Using the tongue to push teeth
This method uses the tip of the tongue to create light pressure, helping to guide the teeth to the correct position on the jaw. Here’s how to do it:
- Teeth growing inwards: Use the tip of your tongue to push the teeth from the inside out with moderate force, helping the teeth move gradually.
- Teeth growing out: Use the tongue to hug the tooth and gently push it in to reorient it.
Use your fingers to push the teeth
Similar to the tongue method, you can use your fingers to create Light force to push the upper or lower teeth in or out depending on the position of the misaligned teeth. However, the operation requires careful cleaning to avoid causing infection.
Jaw bone surgery solution to correct crooked teeth without braces
Jaw bone surgery is the methodThis method of correcting misaligned teeth does not require braces, suitable for cases of protruding teeth due to overdeveloped jawbone or underbite teeth due to jawbone, while other teeth grow normally. The doctor will cut down the bone or move the alveolar bone to the correct position, helping to restore the bite and facial aesthetics.
Outstanding advantages of jaw surgery:
- Completely overcome the condition of overbite and underbite due to bone – something that braces or porcelain crowns can hardly bring about with equivalent effectiveness. Surgery results in a balanced face and good chewing function.
- The procedure is quick – it only takes about 1 hour of surgery, then a few weeks of recovery, and you can have a standard bite.
- Permanent effect, no worries about underbite recurring, only needs to be done once.
However, this method only applies to cases of underbite caused by the jaw bone. If you have problems due to protruding teeth, underbite teeth, gapped teeth, crooked teeth, etc., jaw surgery will not be effective.
If you are afraid that traditional braces will affect your aesthetics, Invisalign braces without brackets are the ideal choice. With transparent Invisalign trays, specifically designed according to molar size, this method helps misaligned teeth gradually move into the correct position. The average Invisalign treatment time is 6 – 12 months, providing optimal flexibility and aesthetics.
Ceramic crowns are a solution to correct crooked teeth without needing braces, saving money. save time
Ceramic crowns are an effective choice for those who want to correct misaligned teeth without needing braces, and without taking as much time as traditional methods. By placing a porcelain crown on the original tooth that has been lightly ground (grinding ratio no more than 2mm), the doctor can improve the tooth shape and misalignment, ensuring an optimal fit and closeness between the real tooth and the porcelain crown.
Advantages of porcelain crowns:
- Adjust tooth position, direction, width and height to make teeth more even and harmonious.
- The time for porcelain crowns is fast, completed in 3 – 5 days.
- Improves tooth color effectively: Yellow and dull teeth will become naturally bright white.
- Fix tooth defects such as chips and cavities after just one treatment.
- Not as cumbersome as braces, helping you communicate more confidently.
- Ensures good chewing function, almost unaffectedg.
- Long-term use: Porcelain teeth have a lifespan of 8 – 15 years, high-quality porcelain teeth alone can last up to over 20 years, even a lifetime if well cared for.
Disadvantages of porcelain crowns:
- In cases of severe malocclusion, this method only provides preliminary improvement, not as perfect as specialized orthodontics.
- It is necessary to grind real tooth tissue to install a crown. If the grinding ratio is too high, it can affect the pulp, requiring root canal treatment, increasing the risk of invasion of tooth structure.
- The cost of porcelain crowns is high, especially if you need to correct many misaligned teeth in the same jaw.
Porcelain Veneers are a solution for correcting crooked teeth no need for braces
Porcelain Veneers are a cosmetic method that uses thin porcelain panels glued directly to the front of teeth to improve the tooth surface, help change tooth color, cover chips and cracks, fill the gaps between teeth and change tooth size. This is the ideal choice for those who want to correct misaligned teeth without braces.
Outstanding advantages of porcelain veneers:
- Effectively solves dental problems, bringing aesthetically pleasing, naturally white teeth.
- The implementation time is quick, only 2 – 3 days can successfully restore teeth.
- Long life span, up to 15 years if you know how to take care of your teeth and treat related problems promptly.
- Restores the shape of worn teeth, while protecting teeth from corrosion in the oral cavity environment.
Limitations of the Porcelain Veneer method:
Even though it brings aesthetic results high, but porcelain veneers are only suitable for mildly misaligned teeth. For people with severe underbites and severely crooked teeth, this method is difficult to completely improve and may require a more specialized orthodontic solution.
What causes misaligned teeth? Causes and consequences that you should not ignore
Misaligned teeth is a condition in which teeth grow out of alignment, which can be manifested in the following forms: protruding teeth, underbite, spaced teeth, crowded teeth, misaligned midline, open incisor joints, rotated teeth or inverted teeth. These This deviation not only affects aesthetics but also causes many serious dental problems such as crossbite, jaw dysfunction, and even temporomandibular joint disorder if not treated promptly.
Below are common causes of misaligned teeth:
Heredity: If someone in the family has protruding teeth, an underbite or uneven teeth, there is a high possibility that their children will also inherit this trait.
Small jaw size, narrow jaw arch: Permanent teeth are often larger than baby teeth. When the jaw bone is too small and lacks space, the teeth will grow crowded and not straight row.
Extracting baby teeth too early: Severe tooth decay causes children to lose baby teeth early, which can cause adjacent teeth to tilt into the empty space, affecting the growing position of permanent teeth, causing misalignment.
Bad habits from childhood: Behaviors such as thumb sucking, prolonged bottle feeding, mouth breathing, etc. all negatively affect the development of teeth and jawbone, easily leading to malocclusion and misaligned teeth.
Congenital malocclusion or misaligned development: Including underbite, deep bite, open bite, underbite or overbite… are all causes of teeth not growing properly. evenly.
Early recognition of the cause and proper intervention will help teeth develop balance, perform jaw function well, and prevent future dental complications.
Ceramic crown process for misaligned teeth at My Auris Dental
Step 1: Examination and consultation
At My Auris Dental, the porcelain crown process for crooked teeth begins with an examination and consultation. The team of doctors always listens to customers’ wishes, thereby analyzing the specific tooth condition to choose the appropriate treatment method, optimal in both aesthetics and function.
Step 2: Take X-rays
Customers will have X-rays taken so the doctor can clearly see the molar structure. This helpsAccurately determine the tooth condition and create a clear, personalized treatment plan for each case.
Step 3: Analyze and choose a dental aesthetic method
Based on the results of the scan, the doctor will recommend a suitable cosmetic treatment regimen. For slightly misaligned teeth, porcelain crowns are preferred to achieve high aesthetics and improve the ability to chew quickly. With severe misalignment, braces will be prescribed to ensure long-term effectiveness.
Step 4: Prepare teeth for restoration
The doctor will prepare the teeth for about 15 minutes/1 tooth to prepare for accurate and safe restoration.
Step 5: Take tooth impressions with a specialized Omnicam Scanner
Tooth impressions are performed using a specialized Omnicam Scanner, which produces accurate data to help design porcelain crowns with precise dimensions, harmonious shape and compatibility with real teeth – whether a single porcelain crown or a porcelain bridge.
Step 6: Design and simulate porcelain teeth
After the teeth are ground and prepared, the doctor will scan images of the teeth to upload to the computer. Here, the CAD/CAM design and CAD/CAM production process is completely automated, only taking about 10 minutes.
Step 7: Sculpting Cerec porcelain teeth
The CAD/CAM system will sculpt porcelain teeth from a porcelain ingot corresponding to the tooth color and the desired tooth size. The time to complete each tooth is about 15 minutes/tooth.
Step 8: Install porcelain teeth and complete the treatment process
The doctor will test on the teeth, make tooth adjustments if necessary, then polish the porcelain teeth and attach them to fixed teeth. The total completion time for 1 unit of porcelain teeth is about 45 minutes.
In cases where the teeth are not too complicated and do not require root canal treatment, the entire process of cosmetic porcelain crowns can be completed in one appointment, bringing convenience and a gentle experience to customers.
Currently there are many methods to correct misaligned teeth without braces, helping to improve smile aesthetics without needing braces. When experiencing misaligned teeth that make you lack confidence in communication, proactively go to a reputable dental facility to have a doctor examine, evaluate your oral health and advise on the orthodontic method most suitable for your condition.
