Common Problems
Upper Front Teeth Protrusion (‘buck teeth’)
The appearance and function of your teeth are affected by this type of bite. It is characterized by the upper teeth extending too far forward or the lower teeth not extending far enough forward.
Overbite
The upper front teeth overlap the lower front teeth too much. This can cause excessive wear on the top edge of the lower front teeth or can lead to pain if the lower front teeth bite into the roof of the mouth.
Crossbite
The upper back teeth bite on the inside of the lower teeth. This can cause the jaw to shift and grow misaligned and can also cause excessive tooth wear. May lead to jaw joint (TMJ) popping or pain.
Underbite
The upper front teeth bite behind the lower front teeth. This can lead to difficulties in chewing and speaking. It can also put the front teeth at an increased likelihood of trauma and fracture.
Overbite
Proper chewing is affected by this type of bite, in which the upper and lower front teeth do not overlap. Open bite may cause a number of unwanted habits, such as tongue thrusting.
Dental Crowding
Teeth have insufficient room to erupt into proper alignment. This can lead to difficult areas to clean, which could progress into periodontal problems.
Dental Spacing
Spacing may be due to many different issues. It can be unaesthetic and can lead to areas between teeth that can trap food.
Misaligned Dental Midlines
The center lines of the upper and lower teeth can be skewed due to missing teeth or bite-related issues with the back teeth.
