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What Are 'Crooked Teeth'? When the jaws close, misalignment between the teeth of our two dental arches is mainly known as 'Malocclusion' or the problem of crooked teeth.  Father of modern orthodontics 'Edward Angle' coined the term ' Malocclusion ' where 'mal' means 'incorrect' and 'occlusion' means alignment. CROOKED TEETH Causes There are various reasons for misaligned teeth. Some of these are discussed below: ●      Cranial imbalances can sometimes affect the development of jaw, skull and vertebral bones. Due to this, we might have smaller jaws. Having smaller jaws makes it difficult for even normal-sized teeth of adults to grow in proper alignment. ●      Formation of extra large teeth makes the jaw unable to bear the load. Due to this, there might be a shortage of space for those extra large teeth to fit into the jaw. ●      Less number of teeth in the jaw leaves gaps. Due to this, the other teeth p...

Teeth will collect superficial stains all the time, which then result in your teeth looking dirty or yellow on the outside. Thankfully, there are multiple forms of tooth whitening methods you can take advantage of, including laser treatments, natural methods, and home whitening kits. So what happens when your teeth are discolored ? The surface layer of your teeth, called the enamel, starts to thin. When this takes place, the dentin below the enamel is exposed. The dentin has a natural yellow tint to it. Also, things like food stains, coffee stains, and cigarettes can seep into the cracks in your teeth and discolor your dentin even more. Discoloration Of The Tooth This makes that yellow shade even darker. Dental cleaning from your Santa Ana dentist will remove any plaque or dirt that is on the enamel, but it cannot reach the discoloration of your dentin. This is where people use teeth whitening. Teeth whitening relies upon peroxide to react to the enamel on contact, wh...