Treatment for crowded / crooked teeth, protruding teeth and overbite. A malocclusion literally means "bad bite".
Many malocclusions are caused by genetic influences but other factors, known as environmental factors, can lead to acquired malocclusions.
Inherited Malocclusions
Inherited Malocclusions include tooth and jaw size discrepancies. Jaws come in all shapes and sizes - we have all seen people who have prominent chins, small faces etc. These type of factors are very important when your Orthodontist is deciding on the best possible course of treatment.
Acquired Malocclusions
Acquired Malocclusions may be caused by early or late loss of baby teeth, or sucking of the thumb or fingers for a prolonged period of time. Some malocclusions are associated with chronic nasal obstruction due to allergies or large adenoids or narrow airways.
Treating Malocclusions
Most Malocclusions may be fixed through Orthodontic Treatment including:
- Crowding
- Spacing
- Impacted Teeth
- Cross Bites
- Narrow Arches
- Protruding or Retrusive Teeth
- Overbites
Untreated Orthodontic problems can worsen over time. Orthodontic problems can cause abnormal wear of tooth surfaces, inefficient chewing function and excessive stress and trauma on the gum tissue that supports the teeth.
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