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Services - Orthodontics: Orthodontic Problems |
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Crowding |
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Crowding is a common orthodontic problem. Crowded
teeth can be unattractive and difficult to clean.
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Protruded teeth |
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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. |
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Under bite |
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The lower front teeth protrude beyond the upper
teeth. |
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An under bite can be unattractive and can cause
uneven wear of the front teeth. |
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Deep
bite |
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The upper front teeth cover the lower teeth. |
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A deep bite can cause excessive wear of the front
teeth and gum damage behind the upper front teeth
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Open bite |
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An open bite exists when some teeth don't meet. |
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It can cause eating problems, speech problems, and
excessive wear of those teeth which do meet. An open
bite can also be unattractive. |
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Cross
bite |
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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 cross-bite results.
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Missing teeth
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Missing teeth can be very unattractive. |
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By moving all teeth into correct position, proper
space can be created to facilitate replacement of
the missing teeth. |
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Thumb
sucking |
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Sucking the thumb (or fingers) can deform nearby
teeth and supporting bone. |
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Other Problems |
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An orthodontic opinion might also be sought when
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- Difficulty in chewing or biting |
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- Speech difficulty |
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- Grinding or clenching of teeth |
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- Jaws that shift or make sounds |
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