It’s true that our genes are responsible for creating everything about us, and our smile is no exception. Certain factors about your smile were inherited from your parents, no question. Researchers suggest that having parents with poor dental health could predispose you to having the same issues, so you’ll need to be extra vigilant about your oral care.
But what about orthodontic issues? When it comes to crooked teeth, you likely have mom and dad to blame for that too. You inherited both of your parents’ genes, so you may have gotten mom’s small jaw with dad’s large teeth! Here’s how genetics could influence your future orthodontic problems.
An article by Dr. Quoc Lu. Originally published by Your Dental Health Resource.
Read the full article here: ARE ORTHODONTIC ISSUES HEREDITARY?
