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Crooked teeth, more correctly called malocclusions, have reached epidemic proportions in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. According to the American Association of Orthodontists, approximately 80 percent of American teenagers are currently undergoing orthodontic treatment. Although advances in orthodontic devices and increased availability of such devices explain part of this increase, it still means there are a lot of crooked teeth in the world.

The theories about what is causing so many crooked teeth range from the ridiculous to the scientific. For years, oral health professionals believed that crooked teeth were an evolutionary result of the change in Western diets from raw, wild foods to soft, processed foods. That theory has since been debunked.

The truth is that crooked teeth can be caused by a number of things. Crooked teeth can be an inherited trait. Parents with crooked teeth and malformed jaws are more likely to have children with malocclusions. Ill-fitting or poorly-executed dental restorations, such as fillings and crowns, can also cause teeth to become crooked. Baby teeth that fall out early, gingivitis, and even a jaw that is too small to accommodate all of a person’s adult teeth are additional causes of crooked teeth. In addition, thumb sucking and the use of a pacifier for too long can contribute to crooked teeth.

What to Do About Crooked Teeth

Fortunately, modern orthodontics offers a number of solutions for crooked teeth. Traditional metal braces are the most popular, though our El Paso, TX office provides a number of clear, aesthetic options as well. If you’re tired of hiding your smile because of crooked teeth, contact our team at JT Orthodontics and set up an appointment. We’ll have you showing off your straight pearly whites in no time!

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Dr. Teng is great, he is very meticulous about his treatment plans and will find the best solutions to ensure I have the perfect smile. All his staff from front desk to dental assistants are all very sweet and professional. I always love going to my appointments, there’s never any wait to be seen and the appointment itself is very quick. The office runs very efficiently. I love the progress I have had with my smile and I am very happy that I chose JT Orthodontics

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Utterly ecstatic about my orthodontic completion. My teeth and especially my bite feel fantastic. I did not notice how bad my actual bite affected me. I no longer bite down harder on one side and I’m able to bite an apple or carrot using my front teeth without struggling. I actually stopped biting my tongue as well which would happen during eating. The staff has always been superb! They’re super kind and accommodating. They are also very thorough with each exam and great with their explanations. It was worth driving to from out of town. Dr. Teng is very professional, efficient, and meticulous to get that perfect smile and bite. Thank you!


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I've been with JT Orthodontics for a year now and I've been seeing excellent progress! Doctor and his staff are very friendly and knowledgeable, would highly recommend stopping by to see them for your Orthodontic/Invisalign needs!


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