Le Shasha’s mouth, talk about the things in your mouth! Tiger teeth often appear when we are twelve or thirteen years old. They resemble the teeth of a tiger at the corners of his mouth, so we got such a nice name - tiger teeth. It is like a double-edged sword. If it looks good, it will be cute. If it looks too tiger, it will have fangs...

Why can't the tiger teeth be pulled out? Let’s start with its characteristics

1. Function

Tiger teeth have strong teeth, deep and long roots, and look like sharp knives. They are responsible for biting food, and they are really good in the mouth. Distinguished achievements. Don’t you think it’s great to have these four teeth to tear apart large pieces of meat?

2. The longevity star

The surface of tiger teeth is smooth and has good self-cleaning effect. Bacteria are a bit difficult to conquer, and they can be called the "oldest star" of teeth (usually the last ones to fall out). Even if other teeth are lost in later years, the canines can be used to secure dentures.

3. Responsible for appearance

Tiger teeth are arranged at the corners of the mouth. Because they are thick and hard, they can support the corners of our mouths, making the face plump and the smile brighter. It can also play a defensive role. Even if you are hit by a small punch from the front, you can still hold up your entire face.

So, you must be smart and understand that tiger teeth play an irreplaceable role in the mouth, both in terms of function and appearance. If we insist on extracting the tiger teeth willfully, the corners of the mouth and nose will appear to collapse, which will make the face look old and dull, giving people the feeling of an old lady with a flat mouth. If only one side of the tiger tooth is extracted, it will Bilateral facial asymmetry occurs.

Don’t pull it out unless absolutely necessary!

What should I do if the tiger teeth are too "tiger"?

If it is really an irritating tiger tooth, then it must be "corrected". Currently, orthodontics and porcelain crown repair are common, which can return the tiger tooth to its normal position and solve the tooth deformity. question. Generally speaking, the treatment time of orthodontic treatment will be relatively long, but orthodontic treatment is the method that causes the least damage to the teeth and has the best treatment effect. The specific method used depends on the condition of the teeth.

There are currently several common methods of tooth correction:

1) Ordinary tooth correction: a more classic orthodontic technique, which is achieved by wearing wire braces and monthly follow-up visits to adjust the strength of the wires. Purpose. The advantage is that it is economical and affordable, but the disadvantage is that it is less beautiful.

2) Invisible Correction: Overseas: Invisalign; Domestic: Time Angel and Zhengya. It is the most advanced orthodontic method currently on the market. This appliance is ultra-thin, invisible, smooth and comfortable. You only need to replace a pair of braces every two weeks, and the teeth will move in the direction of the design. Generally, treatment lasts for 8-12 months. Can be completed.

3) Porcelain crown: This method is to grind down part of the original tooth and then put a crown on it to achieve a beautiful effect. It has a good effect on uneven teeth, missing teeth, tiger teeth, and ugly teeth. Moreover, the treatment time is short and can usually be completed in 7 days. Disadvantages: wear of existing teeth.

Digression: Many patients are resistant to tooth extraction during orthodontic treatment, thinking that the sequelae will be serious. But in fact, many cases require tooth extraction to improve oral health. For example, if the teeth are severely crowded, only tooth extraction can provide enough space to move the teeth. Failure to use tooth extraction to correct crowded and uneven teeth will lead to an increased incidence of dental caries. Then you What choice will you make? Of course, if the problem can be solved by removing the adjacent enamel, there is no need to extract the tooth. Tooth extraction and correction must be viewed correctly and follow the advice of professional doctors.