Crowding

May 2, 2020

Crowding occurs when you have more teeth and overall tooth size that the jaw can reasonably accommodate. It results in misalignment and can be painful and unappealing. A number of treatments including braces are available.

Tooth eruption is just a child’s teeth coming in. But sometimes when tooth develops under the gum, it erupts in an abnormal direction above or behind the teeth. Caught early enough, the fix can be a simple brace. Left untreated, more serious complications and even surgery may be necessary.

More than just an overbite, there is horizontal overlap of the central incisors. Often, the lower jaw is underdeveloped. It makes the teeth more prone to injury and can be very unappealing. Milder cases may still be treated with braces, but surgery may also be necessary.

This type of malocclusion occurs when the upper and lower sets of teeth are unable to make contact, even when the jaw is fully closed. Often, the teeth will make contact in the back of the mouth, creating undue wear on these teeth. This problem is correctible but may take […]

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