{"id":14609,"date":"2025-05-28T11:07:28","date_gmt":"2025-05-28T04:07:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fkg.ugm.ac.id\/?p=14609"},"modified":"2025-06-24T09:45:08","modified_gmt":"2025-06-24T02:45:08","slug":"apa-yang-menyebabkan-gigi-tumbuh-miring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fkg.ugm.ac.id\/en\/apa-yang-menyebabkan-gigi-tumbuh-miring\/","title":{"rendered":"What Causes Teeth to Grow Crooked?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The growth of misaligned or crooked teeth often disrupts both oral function and facial aesthetics. One common case is the abnormal growth of wisdom teeth (third molars), also known as impaction. But what actually causes crooked teeth, and why does this condition require medical attention?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tooth Growth and Space in the Jaw<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Naturally, teeth grow following a path determined by genetics and jaw structure. However, if the jaw does not provide enough space\u2014particularly for the last teeth such as wisdom teeth\u2014they may grow abnormally. This could mean growing sideways, pushing against other teeth, or even failing to erupt through the gums at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Role of Wisdom Teeth in Misaligned Growth<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According to Prof. drg. Soelistiono, Sp.BM(K), Faculty of Dentistry UGM, wisdom teeth that fail to grow properly or experience impaction can disrupt the harmony of the masticatory system.
This condition has the potential to trigger temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, cause shifts in other teeth, and lead to pain and inflammation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This fact indicates that crooked wisdom teeth are not merely a positional issue but can have systemic impacts on overall oral health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other Contributing Factors to Crooked Teeth<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Several other factors can contribute to teeth growing misaligned, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n