Malocclusions cause misaligned teeth, making it difficult to clean and leading to oral health problems. There are three classes of malocclusions, including crowded teeth, overbite, and underbite, and other types such as open bite and midline misalignments. Malocclusions can be caused by genetics, trauma, or baby teeth staying too long, and can be treated through orthodontic treatment for those who are self-conscious, have difficulty brushing, or experience joint pressure.
Malocclusions are problems with the mouth that cause the teeth to become misaligned in one way or another. In addition to being unattractive, these problems can affect the proper functioning of the mouth and make it more difficult to clean teeth. As a result, people who have these problems are more prone to developing tooth decay and other oral health problems.
Three classes
There are three main classes of malocclusions. Class 1 malocclusions involve a normal bite or alignment, but the patient’s teeth are crowded or placed in the wrong position. When these problems are present, it is especially difficult to clean teeth properly, because they overlap or may even grow above or below the line where other teeth grow.
Class 2 malocclusions are those in which the upper front teeth extend too far beyond the lower teeth. This condition is often referred to as beak teeth or overbite and is usually caused by a lower jaw that is too short. It is the most common problem faced by orthodontists.
In class 3 malocclusions, the lower front teeth extend beyond the upper front teeth. The lower jaw is usually too large in these cases. This condition is typically referred to as underbit.
other types
Other malocclusions include an open bite and midline misalignments. With an open bite, the front teeth stay open when the back teeth are closed together, allowing the tongue to protrude between the teeth when the mouth is closed. With midline discrepancies, the center of the lower jaw and the center of the upper jaw do not line up.
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There are a variety of factors that can cause these problems. In some cases, they are related to genetics and are caused by improper skeletal growth. Trauma to the jaw can also cause malocclusions. Baby teeth that stay in the mouth for too long can cause new teeth to become crooked as they grow in, but this can be avoided by removing baby teeth so that adult teeth can grow in properly.
treatments
Malocclusions can also be fixed through orthodontic treatment, but not all require treatment. In fact, few people have perfect alignment. People who are self-conscious about the appearance of their teeth, who have difficulty brushing their teeth properly, or who are experiencing pressure on the joint that connects the lower jaw to the skull are prime candidates for treatment.
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