Minor tooth movement is a limited orthodontic procedure to correct crooked, poorly positioned or misaligned teeth. Relatively simple movements of one or more teeth can result in a significant cosmetic transformation, since it only takes a few crooked teeth or a noticeable space to spoil the look of what would otherwise be an attractive smile.

Minor tooth movement takes months, not years, as the problematic teeth usually do not need to be moved more than a millimeter or two. In general, it is performed in adult mouths and involves only the front teeth. Correct alignment of the front teeth also prevents them from overlapping further and insures against future drifting, which can cause all of the teeth to shift.