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These cases were done with braces alone. None of the patients underwent surgery.
MALOCCLUSION
Malocclusion literally means "bad bite" and is the number one reason people see an orthodontist. There are many different forms of "bad bites" which can lead to a variety of complications.
There are many causes of malocclusion. Genetics are one of the leading factors. A child may be born with a disproportionate jaw. There are also environmental factors, such as thumb sucking beyond the age of 4.
| Crowded Teeth
Crowded teeth, the opposite of spacing, is caused where there just isn't enough space in the mouth for all those teeth.
Crowding just gets worse over time as one tooth pushes over the other, leading to overlapping teeth. Crowded teeth are harder to clean than straight teeth, which will lead to cavities and tooth decay. Crowding can often be correct by expansion so as to avoid tooth removal.
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| Impaction
When a tooth is impacted it is lodged in the jaw bone and it is not growing through the gum.
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| Missing Teeth
Similar to spacing, when there are missing teeth, gaps are left in the patient’s smile.
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| Open Bite
The common result of thumb sucking or tongue thrusting, an open bite is when you can actually stick your tongue between your teeth while biting down.
An open bite is a cosmetic problem, but it can also cause chewing problems.
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| Over Bite
An over bite, or deep bite is when the front teeth cover the lower teeth too much.
An excessive over bite leads to wearing down of the teeth and even may cause the bottom teeth to bite into the roof of the mouth.
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| Spacing
The malocclusion known as spacing is too much room between the teeth. Spacing can occur if teeth are missing, small, or if the dental arch is wide. The most common complaint from patients with excessive spacing is cosmetic.
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| Under Bite
In an under bite, the lower jaw is longer than the upper which causes the lower teeth to protrude in front of the upper teeth.
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