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About The Video
Dr Christopher Teo explains that crowding happens when there's a difference between the amount of space teeth need and the space available in the jaw. The lack of space can be made worse by habits like thumb sucking, genetics, and early tooth loss due to decay. He walks through why teeth tend to drift and overlap over time, pointing to two main factors: the natural tendency of teeth to drift towards the middle of the face, and a growth pattern called late mandibular growth, where the lower jaw continues to grow forward and pushes against the top teeth.
He also addresses a common misconception, explaining that wisdom teeth are often blamed for lower teeth crowding, but the same crowding pattern shows up in patients without wisdom teeth or who had them removed early, meaning this hasn't been shown to be a contributing factor.
Dr Christopher Teo offers a clear explanation of why teeth become crowded or crooked. Beyond aesthetics, Dr Christopher explains that crowded or rotated teeth are harder to clean, which increases the risk of decay and gum disease, can lead to changes in the bone and gum thickness around a displaced tooth, and can cause uneven wear from teeth not biting in their optimal position. He closes by outlining how space can be created to align teeth, through methods like interproximal reduction (IPR) or, when crowding is more significant, extractions.
The video covers the causes of crowding, common misconceptions, and the general approaches used to create space and align teeth. If you have questions about crowded or crooked teeth, reach out to the team at Dental Designs Clinic in Singapore to book an assessment.
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