Category: Health Services

All this means is that there’s no reason your child should suffer through crooked teeth. Whether you’re dealing with your toddler’s first teeth or a teenager with an errant adult tooth, the options are plentiful and appropriate for everyone’s situation. Talk with your orthodontist and set up regular appointments for your children. Why Straight Teeth Are Important As long as they’re in the mouth and can chew food, do straight teeth really matter? It may seem a silly question, but it’s a good one to ask to remind us why our teeth are important. First, teeth are necessary for effective eating habits. We need teeth to tear and chew food. When teeth are crooked, they also create pockets that are great breeding zones for bacteria and plaque build-up, which leads to cavities and holes in your teeth (which can lead to no teeth at all).