Orthodontic Problems
Orthodontic treatment addresses irregularities in teeth and jaw alignment. Children, teens, and adults alike can benefit from correcting these issues -- improving not just appearance, but bite function and long-term oral health. Catching problems early in children can help avoid speech impairment, jaw pain, chewing difficulty, and more costly dental work later on.
Underbite
The lower jaw extends or protrudes forward, causing the lower front teeth to sit in front of the upper teeth.
Overbite
The upper front teeth extend out over the lower front teeth, which can cause the lower teeth to bite into the roof of the mouth.
Crossbite
One or more upper teeth sit inside the lower teeth instead of outside, which can lead to uneven wear and a misaligned jaw.
Spacing (Diastema)
Gaps between teeth, often caused by undersized teeth relative to the jaw, missing teeth, or an oversized labial frenum. Correction can be cosmetic or necessary for proper bite function.
Open Bite
The upper and lower front teeth don't overlap when the back teeth are clenched, often caused by habits like thumb sucking or tongue thrusting. This can affect chewing and speech.
Upper Front Teeth Protrusion
Characterized by an excessive overlap of the top teeth over the bottom teeth. Both types of protrusion can be caused by the misalignment of the jaw or of the teeth, which can arise due to trauma to the mouth, tooth fracture, or a skeletal condition.
Dental Midlines Not Matching
When the line between the two upper front teeth and the two lower front teeth don't line up, the back bite is often off causing major issues with the function of the jaw and teeth.
Dental Midlines Not Matching
When the line between the two upper front teeth and the two lower front teeth don't line up, the back bite is often off causing major issues with the function of the jaw and teeth.
Midlines Not Matching
When the line between the two upper front teeth and the two lower front teeth don't line up, the back bite is often off causing major issues with the function of the jaw and teeth.