Sometimes crowding is because of an extra tooth! (bad selfy
Upper incisor too far out not leaving room for lower canine.
Note incisors too close, no gum in between, leads to severe periodontal disease!
Can you spot the crowding?
Probe showing attachment loss from crowding.
Even if it's a small tooth against a larger one, both will be in trouble if crowding not addressed.
Pug's are the worst for crowded teeth. However, not all are in trouble.
See the contact between the larger and smaller tooth? Both with be lost if nothing is done.
Believe it or not, these are actually OK!
A common area of crowding. Note the increased gingivitis and calculus on molar as a result.
Sometimes crowding is because of an extra tooth! (bad selfy
Upper incisor too far out not leaving room for lower canine.