1. Treat Buckteeth and Malocclusion
When teeth are crooked or stick out, this malocclusion can cause your entire smile or bite to appear abnormally shaped. Incisors that protrude greatly are sometimes called buckteeth. Crowding or crooked eruption of the permanent teeth may cause this condition and other symptoms of malocclusion.
Have a dentist diagnose the severity of the crooked bite. If it is deemed a cosmetic issue that has little chance of affecting swallowing and breathing, you can choose whether or not to seek orthodontic treatment. If the abnormal teeth have another underlying cause, such as a bone deformity or brain disorder, braces alone won't cure the problem. Your dentist will know whether or not you should see a medical doctor as well.
2. Address Tooth Trauma and Degradation
Teeth that are broken, cracked, chipped or severely worn down can affect the health of your normal teeth and possibly your temporomandibular structure. If you grind your teeth as a result of a temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder or a simple nervous habit, you may cause uneven friction that changes tooth shape or wears off the enamel. A fall or other impact to the face or jaw can fracture teeth. A dentist's exam will tell you whether a tooth is moderately affected by such trauma or needs attention. Your dentist may suggest treatment that includes crowns, veneers, bridges or dentures.
3. Treat Cosmetic Abnormalities
If you have a discolored tooth that protrudes or simply appears to do so, the nerve may be damaged. Talk to your dentist about crowns or veneers that can correct the situation. You may need to have the tooth extracted and a porcelain crown set in its place.
A cuspid with an abnormal shape, such as three lobes where there should be two, needs simple, ongoing treatment. Food particle_temps can get stuck in the extra cusp. Always brush after meals and use dental floss or an interdental cleaning pick to keep the abnormal tricuspid clean and healthy.
