Simply put, malocclusion can be used to explain a variety of conditions. Malocclusion, or a poor bite, can cause a variety of other problems in your mouth. From crowded teeth to overbites, each condition presents additional issues for your oral health. Fortunately, braces can treat most cases of malocclusion.
Whether you suffer from an overbite, open bite, or anything in between, Trapnell Orthodontics in Utah County can help! We offer a number of orthodontic services to treat problematic teeth and bites, so you can get the smile you’ve always wanted. First, let us explain exactly what malocclusion is.
Types of Malocclusion
Like we said, there are many forms of malocclusion. The most common conditions are related to your bite, such as overbites, underbites, and crossbites. However, malocclusions can consist of much more. Take a look below at the various conditions associated with malocclusion:
- Crowded Teeth: Crowded teeth leaves little room for permanent teeth to grow in, which can result in teeth coming in improperly. A crowded mouth can even prevent teeth from coming in completely.
- Overjet: Sometimes called buck teeth, overjet causes teeth to protrude outward. This can change the shape of the roof of your mouth.
- Open Bite: Creating an opening at the front of your mouth, an open bite occurs when the top and bottom front teeth don’t come in contact.
- Rotation: Teeth are not in the regular position. Rotation often consists of turned or tilted teeth.
- Transposition: Transposition describes teeth that have grown where another tooth should. In many cases, canine teeth will come in above the normal position.
Problems from Malocclusion
Crooked teeth and misaligned bites can lead to many additional oral problems. Depending on the severity of your condition, malocclusion can affect regular chewing and make oral hygiene a more difficult task. Therefore, malocclusion can raise your risk of tooth decay and gum disease. This makes correcting your malocclusion essential, in addition to the importance of a thorough oral hygiene routine. On top of it all, malocclusion can affect your jaw by displacing the joint. Clearly, treating the condition early on is crucial to your oral health.
Treatment
In some cases, treatment for malocclusion is as simple as wearing a removable retainer, but most often patients must wear braces to correct their condition. When overcrowding is the problem at hand, tooth extraction may be necessary. Whichever the case, malocclusion can often be easily treated.
If you suffer from some form of malocclusion, be sure to contact Trapnell Orthodontics in Utah County. Whether you’re in Provo, Payson, Springville, or Spanish Fork, our orthodontists will assess your mouth and determine the right treatment for you.
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