What are some causes of Orthodontic problems?
There are two general causes. Most malocclusions are INHERITED. Some of the results of heredity include crowding, spacing, extra or missing teeth, cleft palate and a wide variety of irregularities of the jaws and face. ACQUIRED causes may include thumb or finger sucking, breathing restrictions by tonsils and adenoids, accidents involving the teeth and face, dental disease and premature loss of primary or permanent teeth. Many of these problems affect facial appearance, as well as the teeth.
