Straightening the teeth is about much more than creating a good smile. It most certainly will do that, but there are many physical and emotional effects of misaligned teeth that people don’t see as much. Person who have imperfect teeth most likely experience some or all of the following on a regular basis. 1 Challenges When Brushing If your teeth are crooked, certain tooth surfaces may be blocked by other teeth, making it nearly impossible for your toothbrush to reach every surface. This can lead to yellowing of the teeth, tartar deposition, tooth decay, cavities, and gingivitis or other forms of pus formation in gums. 2 Improper Bite inability to break through a pickle or cleanly bite off a piece of pizza 3 Improper Formation of Certain Sounds sounds like “C”, “S” “J” and “T” can look and sound awkward 4 Overall Lower Self-Esteem You’re beautiful no matter what, but straightening your teeth may make you feel even better 5 Unnatural Chewing Straight teeth fit together like mortal-pestle to help you chew properly 6 Decreased Confidence in Your Smile 7. Greater Chances for Tooth Decay and Gum Disease 8 TMJ Disorder Due to Jaw Misalignment The temporomandibular joint connects your jaw to your skull. If your upper and lower jaws are misaligned, you could experience TMJ disorder. It is characterized by a clicking of the jaw, headache due to clinching of teeth.