What is malaligned mouth?

Few teeth in your mouth seem to be out of alignment you have a maligned mouth. Teeth may erupt crooked, seem to appear in front or behind due to lack of space within the jaw. At times teeth do not have sufficient space to erupt in a proper alignment.

Maligned teeth make it difficult to maintain hygiene and make it more prone to cavities and gum diseases. Chewing efficiency is also hampered when teeth are out of alignment.

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Key facts on Malaligned Mouth

Your jaw size and the size of your teeth matter when it comes to malaligned teeth.

Genetics play a role in deciding the size of your jaw and tooth.

Malaligned teeth not only hampers aesthetics but also causes speech problems.

There are many treatments available for bleeding mouth

What causes Malaligned Mouth?

Many of your habits can cause malaligned mouth.

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Habits

Poor Oral Hygiene. If you don’t practice good oral hygiene, you could get gingivitis (the early stages of gum disease)
Early baby tooth loss
Thumb sucking
Tongue thrusting
Mouth breathing

Medical Conditions

Malnutrition
Trauma

Hereditary

Genetics. Crooked teeth can be genetic. Crowding, jaw size, jaw shape, having too many teeth (hyperdontia), overbites, underbites, and poor tooth or palate development are some of the conditions that can be passed down in your family.

Key facts on Malaligned Mouth

Common signs and symptoms

Upper teeth seem to be more proclined( protruding out)
Lower jaw/ teeth seem to be more forward
one or more teeth are out of alignment
Canines are protruding out
overlapping of teeth
spacing between your teeth
crowding in lower / upper teeth
Few teeth are bigger then other teeth
Few teeth may be smaller than other teeth
One/ few teeth may be twisted or rotated
Severe misalignments can affect things like eating, drinking and speaking, or cause breathing problems.
Sometimes teeth dig into your lips or the gums opposite when you close your mouth, which can be painful.
The affected teeth may become wobbly.
Tooth decay may develop, and the teeth may be more prone to damage if you have an accident.
After a while the joints of the jaw might start hurting and the jaw muscles may tighten.
Pain in jaw joint while chewing or opening and closing your mouth

Consequences / long term impact if not addressed in time

Difficult to maintain oral hygiene
Gingivitis and bleeding gums
Periodontitis (gum disease spreading to the bone)
Unpleasant smile and face aesthetics
Lower self confidence

Prone to which oral diseases

Gingivitis
Periodontitis
Bleeding gums

Prone to which overall diseases

Crooked teeth
Other types of misalignment can cause the joints of the jaw to ache, make a clicking or popping sound, or become “blocked.” This can make it impossible to open your mouth wide, for instance.
Compensatory movements and teeth grinding can cause the teeth to wear each other down.
Hidden cavities between two teeth
Gum diseases like gingivitis
Gingivitis can progress to periodontitis

At-home care (Habits)

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Dos

Technique of brushing is more important than frequency of brushing
Make sure to clean your tongue to get rid of white coating on your tongue
Use the right brushing technique to brush your teeth
Small brushing tools e.g proxa brushes can help clean small spaces between teeth
Oil pulling daily in the morning can prevent plaque and calculus attachment on teeth surfaces
Make sure to clean inside surfaces of teeth.

Don’ts

Don’t skip flossing to keep the interdental spaces clean.

Composition of Oral Care products required

Toothpaste – Anti-plaque toothpaste to remove plaque as local irritants to gum tissues.
Toothbrush – Ultra soft bristle tapered toothbrush to clean below the gum line.
Mouthwash- Non alcoholic pain relieving mouthwash aids in speeding up the healing process.
Gum care – Gum massaging ointment containing hemostatic agent to stop bleeding
Floss – Waxed coating dental tape floss
Tongue cleaner – U-shaped / silicon tongue cleaner

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FLOSS

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Thermoseal Proxa Interdental

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Treatment in the clinic (Hygiene & Corrective Treatments)

In office -Invisible aligners
Metal Braces teeth alignment
Ceramic braces teeth alignment
Minor aesthetic corrections like veneers

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Senquel-F

Toothpaste

Description

Contains Alum, Sodium Monofluorophosphate and Zinc Sulphate
Rebuilds, remineralizes weakened tooth enamel and prevents tooth decay
Effective in fighting against bacteria
Gives freshness of breath and sparkling white teeth
Provides complete oral hygiene

Composition

Alum, Sodium Monofluorophosphate And Zinc Sulphate.

Ultrasoft

Toothbrush

Description

Ultra Soft bristle toothbrush to protect your enamel from getting eroded.
To avoid gum tearing while brushing.
Efficiently remove plaque from your teeth.
Remove plaque and bacteria on teeth and around the gumline.

Fluoritop

Mouthwash

Description

Fluoritop Tangy Orange Mouth Wash 160 ml contains Sodium fluoride used to treat dental cavities. It prevents cavities/decay by making the enamel resistant to the action of acids and bacteria. It further strengthens the tooth enamel by mineralization.Fluoritop Tangy Orange Mouth Wash 160 ml contains Sodium fluoride that strengthens the tooth enamel. It prevents cavity formation by making the enamel resistant to the decay caused by acids and bacteria.

Composition

Sodium Fluoride IP – 0.044% w/v (Available Fluoride – 200 ppm) Aqueous base – QS Preservative – Potassium Sorbate NF – 0.10% w/v Colour: Orange G (CI No.16230)

Thermoseal Proxa Interdental

Toothbrush

Description

Coolora contains Benzydramine, primarily used to treat pain, discomfort, inflammation of the mouth, gums, and throat. It is used to treat oral mucositis (oral ulceration due to radiation therapy), mouth sores, mouth ulcers, pain after dental surgery and discomfort caused due to dentures. It provides relief from pain and swelling and aids in speeding up the healing process.

Composition

Benzydamine (0.15% w/v)- Benzydamine is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).

Thermoseal

Floss

Description

This is a mint flavoured flat ribbon like thread to effectively clean the plaque and food debris from areas between your teeth. This floss easily glides between your teeth and prevents spacing between two teeth. The waxed coating on the floss polishes and smoothens the surfaces between your teeth. This prevents plaque from adhering to the teeth surfaces between two teeth.

Gubb Silicon

Tongue Cleaner

Description

Tongue cleaner is a must have for oral hygiene and fresh breath. This soft and gentle rubber scrapper with flexible scrape lining is designed for strong and comfortable cleaning action. Removes germs and bacterial plaque and prevents white coating on your tongue (food buildup or infections). Non-slip rubber grip for better control enables easy back and forth cleaning. This tongue cleaner has long handle to reach to extreme back of tongue. Ideal for daily use. Rinse well after cleaning.
Silicon rubber tongue cleaner also has a anti- gag reflex for people more prone to gagging while cleaning their tongue.

Use at least once a day or after eating.

Birdsong

Oil pulling

Description

Flavours:

Citrus- Lemon Oil,Coconut oil, clove oil and orange oil

Vanilla and Cinnamon- Vanilla extract, Coconut oil, Clove oil & Cinnamon oil.

Mint- Peppermint oil, Coconut oil & Clove oil.

- Made with Virgin, cold pressed coconut oil which helps to eliminate the toxin buildup, detoxifying your mouth and body.
- Strengthens the gums and improves immunity.
- Removes plaque build up and bad breath causing oral bacteria .
- Available in vanilla citrus, and mint flavour

Composition

Citrus- Lemon Oil,Coconut oil, clove oil and orange oil

Vanilla and Cinnamon- Vanilla extract, Coconut oil, Clove oil & Cinnamon oil.

Mint- Peppermint oil, Coconut oil & Clove oil.