Crowded Teeth
A beautiful smile starts with straight teeth.
Our experienced dentists can help you achieve properly aligned teeth with safe and comfortable clear aligner treatment.
Crowded Teeth
A beautiful smile starts with straight teeth.
Our experienced dentists can help you achieve properly aligned teeth with safe and comfortable clear aligner treatment..
What is teeth crowding?
Teeth crowding, also known as overlapped teeth, is a dental condition where your teeth cross over each other due to a reduction in the spacing in the dental arch or a tooth size discrepancy. It is a common problem for children and adults. While some patients are born with this problem, others may develop it over time due to dental disease and ageing.
Teeth crowding is a cosmetic dental issue that can cause an uneven smile and make it difficult to clean plaque build-up and bacteria around the teeth. This can lead to serious dental problems like tooth decay and gum disease. Our team at West Perth Cosmetic Dental offers an array of cosmetic solutions for improving your smile!

Problems associated with teeth crowding
Damage to teeth – When the teeth are too close, they can grind against each other and become chipped or cracked.
Impacted functioning – Extreme crowding can make it difficult to bite or chew properly.
Difficulty in cleaning – This can lead to an increased risk of tooth decay and gum disease.
Jaw pain or TMJ – In severe cases, the misaligned teeth can put pressure on the jaw, causing pain or even Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ).
Speech problem – The misaligned teeth can cause difficulty pronouncing some sounds correctly.
Solution for crowded teeth
Clear aligners are one of the dental procedures we offer to help fix crowded teeth. During the process, your teeth will be straightened more comfortably and less noticeably than with traditional methods. Invisalign clear aligners are invisible and removable.
Don’t let crowded teeth ruin your smile!
Schedule a consultation with our team of cosmetic dentists today. We will develop a personalised treatment plan to help you achieve the beautiful, straight smile you’ve always wanted.
Frequently Asked Questions
What causes crowded teeth?
Many factors can contribute to crowded teeth, including:
- Genetics, a jaw that is too small
- Premature loss of baby teeth
- Size and shape of your teeth
- Position of your jaw
- Extra teeth or impacted wisdom teeth
What can happen if I don't fix my crowded teeth?
If you don’t seek treatment for your crowded teeth, you may be at risk for more serious dental problems long-term. For example, crowding can lead to tooth decay or gum disease, as it’s difficult to brush and floss properly when your teeth are too close together. In severe cases, crowded teeth can even cause jaw pain or TMJ.
How is teeth crowding treated?
There are many ways to crowded teeth, depending on the severity of the condition. Treatments include:
- Braces or aligners
- Tooth extraction
- Jaw surgery
Is there a way to prevent crowded teeth?
Early dental assessment of the teeth, jaws and development is vital in children to detect early signs of crowding or malocclusion. In some cases, crowding in adulthood can be avoided. For adults, night retainers can help to keep the teeth from crowding further however this will not fix the crowding.


What are the different stages of crowded teeth?
There are three levels of crowding: mild, moderate, and severe. Each level requires a different treatment plan.
Mild crowded teeth – When there are less than three millimetres of space between your teeth. It can be fixed with at-home dental devices such as invisible aligners. In some cases, traditional braces may also be a good option.
Moderate crowded teeth – When there are between four and six millimetres of space between your teeth. It is usually corrected with traditional braces or invisible aligners. In some cases, tooth extractions may also be necessary.
Severe crowded teeth – When there are more than seven millimetres of space between your teeth. It usually requires treatment with traditional braces or invisible aligners with one or more tooth extractions. In some cases, jaw surgery may also be necessary.
How long does the treatment take?
The length of treatment for teeth crowding varies depending on the severity of the condition. In some cases, treatment can be as short as a few weeks. However, in more severe cases, treatment may take over 2 years.
Are braces or aligners the best solution?
Over the last 10 years, clear aligners have become increasingly popular due to their aesthetics and ease of use. For adults with busy lifestyles, the ability to remove the aligners for eating and cleaning has been a significant benefit. Clear aligners have become our treatment of choice for most mild to moderate crowding cases. Complex cases will most likely require braces.
What is the cost of treatment?
The cost of treatment for crowded teeth varies depending on the severity of the condition and the type of treatment required. Book a consultation with our friendly staff to discuss the available payment options and cost of treatment for your case.