{"id":92,"date":"2018-11-16T07:44:00","date_gmt":"2018-11-16T07:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/growdentaltest11.com\/blog\/?p=92"},"modified":"2020-12-24T11:26:19","modified_gmt":"2020-12-24T11:26:19","slug":"can-crooked-teeth-effect-your-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.evolutionorthodontics.com.au\/blog\/can-crooked-teeth-effect-your-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Crooked Teeth Effect Your Health?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Crooked teeth can be the cause of a self-conscious smile and take an emotional toll, but did you know they can also effect your dental health? When the teeth are properly aligned with healthy spacing it promotes overall well-being. This provides the access you need to properly brush and floss, removing grit and bacteria that build up on the teeth and gums throughout the day. When the teeth are misaligned or crooked, it makes it difficult to get into all areas of the mouth. This can in turn lead to harmful bacteria festering on the teeth and gums. Without proper attention, these bacteria may cause gum disease or infection, leaving the mouth at risk of gum disease, tooth decay or tooth loss \u2013 leaving the whole body at risk as well! So, yes \u2013 crooked teeth effect your overall health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can Crooked Teeth Effect Impact your Overall Health?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Everything in your body is connected, so when dental disease or infection gets beneath the gum line it may start to attack the roots of the teeth. The teeth are connected to soft tissues and bone that are part of your body\u2019s overall supporting structure. Common ailments associated with poor dental health include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n