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AnswerBank Answer:

What causes crooked teeth?

malocclusions

Crooked teeth (known as malocclusions) can occur for a number of reasons; such as: thumb-sucking, genetic influences, allergies and breathing habits.

Mouth Myths
It's too late for braces. My teeth are set in stone.
The older you get the more teeth you lose.
Have a baby lose a tooth.
Cavities? No big deal. They're just baby teeth.
A harder brush is better.
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