Common Orthodontic Issues
Underbite (Malocclusion)
Underbites are often treated with Invisalign® or a form of braces, and in more severe cases, surgical orthodontics.
Overbite (Malocclusion)
Like underbites, overbites are often treated with Invisalign® or a form of braces, and in more severe cases, surgical orthodontics.
Crossbite (Malocclusion)
When the upper teeth are positioned inside the lower teeth, this is called a crossbite. This may be a posterior crossbite (in the back of the mouth) or an anterior crossbite (toward the front of the mouth).
Crossbites can affect individual teeth or multiple teeth in a row. This condition is often the result of irregular tooth eruption, late loss of baby teeth, or thumb sucking during childhood. It can also occur due to a mismatch in the size of the upper and lower jaws.
Crossbites are often treated with braces, Invisalign, and/or various types of orthodontic appliances.
Crowded Teeth
In some cases, crowded teeth can be treated with a palatal expander appliance during childhood, while the jaws are still developing. In severe cases of crowding, your orthodontist will discuss the best treatment route with you!
Spacing Issues
Although it is normal to have some spaces between primary (baby) teeth, excessive gaps or spaces between the teeth can also be caused by a few factors, including excessive space in the mouth, missing teeth congenitally or due to cavities or trauma, as well as childhood habits (like thumb sucking).
Spacing issues are some of the most common orthodontic problems, and are often treatable with braces or Invisalign.
Protrusion (Malocclusion)
A protrusion, also known as an overjet condition, occurs when the front teeth protrude outward. Commonly called “buck teeth”, an overjet generally results from underdeveloped jaw bones, or thumb sucking.
Early orthodontic treatment is an especially effective and efficient treatment option for protrusions. Depending on the severity of the condition, a full treatment of braces may be used for these cases.
