I know one way is if your teeth are crooked but what are other ways to tell?
2006-08-03 12:17:42 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
If you teeth are mess up..and you have a overbite.
2006-08-03 12:22:10 · answer #1 · answered by Lynette♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every other week, Joey's friend Vinnie misses math class to go to the orthodontist and have his braces checked. One day the dentist told Joey's mom that Joey should see an orthodontist, too. What's an orthodontist? Why does Joey need to see one? And what will happen at the appointment?
Just like baseball and gymnastics are types of sports, an orthodontist (say: or-thoh-don-tist) is a type of dentist. An orthodontist prevents and treats mouth, teeth, and jaw problems. Using braces, retainers, and other devices, an orthodontist helps straighten a person's teeth and correct the way the jaws line up.
Straight teeth and aligned jaws create nice smiles. On top of that, when your jaws and teeth are well aligned, it's easier to chew food. Orthodontic care can even help prevent snoring!
So why would you go to the orthodontist? Your dentist or one of your parents might recommend it because they see a problem with your teeth or jaws. Or a kid who doesn't like the way his or her teeth look might ask to see an orthodontist.
Orthodontists treat kids for many problems, including having crowded or overlapping teeth or having problems with jaw growth and tooth development. These tooth and jaw problems may be caused by tooth decay, losing baby teeth too soon, accidents, or habits like thumb sucking. These problems also can be genetic or inherited, meaning that they run in a person's family.
2006-08-03 19:29:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you have problems with eating or talking then you don't "need" braces. Most people get braces because they are not happy with the way their teeth look. You are the only one that can decide on this.
2006-08-03 19:47:18 · answer #3 · answered by mickeymaz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have two teeth, and one is ingrown, then you need an orthodontist because once one is pulled out, the other will have to be adjusted to fit the way it was supposed to.
If you are missing teeth and are thinking of getting crowns, bridges, or implants, you will need to wear braces to get the your existing teeth in place.
2006-08-03 19:24:29 · answer #4 · answered by mommy_mommy_crappypants 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make an appointment with an orthodontist or your dentist and they can tell you if you need braces.
2006-08-03 19:22:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you notice that your teeth is not in proper places, consult a dentist for proper advise.
2006-08-03 19:42:26 · answer #6 · answered by Sam X9 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when you have a over or a under bite, and when you have spaces between your teeth.
2006-08-03 19:23:43 · answer #7 · answered by U don't say 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
un alligned teeth or abnormal growth of your tooth
2006-08-03 19:23:03 · answer #8 · answered by Frozen_hrt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if kids at school laugh at you.
2006-08-03 19:22:29 · answer #9 · answered by Jenn 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask your dentist
2006-08-03 19:22:11 · answer #10 · answered by blueman2 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋