Your teeth can be misplaced, or misaligned, due to a variety of reasons. Several factors contribute to teeth misalignment, as described below:
Causes of Misaligned Teeth
Here's a breakdown of potential causes:
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Untimely Loss of Milk Teeth: Losing baby teeth too early can cause adjacent teeth to shift, creating insufficient space for the permanent teeth to erupt properly.
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Habits:
- Thumb Sucking: Prolonged thumb sucking can exert pressure on the teeth and jaw, leading to misalignment.
- Tongue Thrusting: Consistently pushing the tongue against the teeth can also cause them to shift forward.
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Accidents: Injuries to the jaw can cause misalignment.
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Abnormal Size or Impacted Teeth: If the teeth are abnormally large compared to the available space in the jaw, or are impacted (unable to erupt fully), it can lead to crowding and misalignment.
Therefore, your teeth could be misplaced due to any combination of these reasons.
