Dr. King Answers: What Happens If a Tooth Grows in Out of Normal Position?

Q:  What happens if a tooth grows in out of normal position? Is it common?

Class I case of malocclusion with severe crowding and
labially erupted canines.

A: Yes, this is a serious concern. Often, if a tooth grows in out of the normal arch form, it’s a sign of severe crowding [see image, left]. Although it is better than having an impacted tooth, it can be quite detrimental:

* Teeth without enough space will detour outward or inward.

* If a tooth grows towards the cheek or lips, it can often cause sores or accidental cheek biting.

* If a tooth diverts to the roof of the mouth, awkward biting can occur.

* Teeth far out of the arch are difficult to brush and floss.

* Snaggleteeth are correctable, and the results can be dramatically great!

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SOURCE: Wikipedia [image]