Orthodontics
Problems
Crowding
Crowding is a common orthodontic problem.
Crowded teeth can be unattractive and
difficult to clean.
Protruded
teeth
Protruded teeth can be unattractive
and more prone to damage. The lower
front teeth often over-erupt and damage
the palate behind the top front teeth.
Under
bite
The lower front teeth protrude beyond
the upper teeth.
An under bite can be unattractive and
can cause uneven wear of the front teeth.
Deep
bite
The upper front teeth cover the lower
teeth.
A deep bite can cause excessive wear
of the front teeth and gum damage behind
the upper front teeth
Open
bite
An open bite exists when some teeth
don't meet.
It can cause eating problems, speech
problems, and excessive wear of those
teeth which do meet. An open bite can
also be unattractive.
Cross
bite
The upper teeth should fit outside the
lower teeth like a lid on a box. If
the upper jaw is too narrow, the lower
jaw usually swings to one side to allow
the teeth to mesh. A crossbite results.
Missing
teeth
Missing teeth can be very unattractive.
By moving all teeth into correct position,
proper space can be created to facilitate
replacement of the missing teeth.
Thumb
sucking
Sucking the thumb (or fingers) can deform
nearby teeth and supporting bone.
Other
Problems
An orthodontic
opinion might also be sought when there
is:
- Difficulty
in chewing or biting
- Speech difficulty
- Grinding or
clenching of teeth
- Jaws that shift
or make sounds
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