{"id":188,"date":"2019-09-23T13:13:39","date_gmt":"2019-09-23T13:13:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cocoabeachdentist.com\/blog\/?p=188"},"modified":"2026-08-25T20:55:57","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T20:55:57","slug":"protect-yourself-from-overcrowded-teeth-with-invisalign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cocoabeachdentist.com\/blog\/2019\/09\/23\/protect-yourself-from-overcrowded-teeth-with-invisalign\/","title":{"rendered":"Protect Yourself from Overcrowded Teeth with Invisalign"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you\u2019ve noticed\nthat your teeth have become more crooked over the years, it could be a much\nmore serious problem than you think. Overcrowded teeth don\u2019t just change the appearance\nof your smile; they can also make you more vulnerable to gum disease and other oral\nhealth issues. Read on to learn why straightening your pearly whites with Invisalign<\/a> helps\nprotect more than just your image.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Causes Overcrowded Teeth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Teeth become crowded whenever there\u2019s not enough room in the\njaw for them to fit. Sometimes this is a genetic issue; a child might have\ninherited large tooth size from one parent and a small jaw size from the other.\nWisdom teeth are another common factor as they end up pushing the other teeth\ninto each other while trying to make room for themselves. In other cases, there\nare outside factors that cause misalignment such as previous dental work or bad\nhabits like sucking your thumb at an early age. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Problems Can Overcrowded Teeth Cause?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition to the obvious aesthetic effects, overcrowded\nteeth can cause other issues, such as\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n