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CROSSBITE
Crossbite can occur in the front and/or the sides of the mouth: One or more upper teeth bite on the inside of the lower teeth. This can occur with a single tooth or multiple teeth. Early correction of crossbite is recommended...
Crossbite can occur in the front and/or the sides of the mouth: One or more upper teeth bite on the inside of the lower teeth. This can occur with a single tooth or multiple teeth. Early correction of crossbite is recommended...
... CROSSBITE SHOULD BE CORRECTED BECAUSE IT CAN:
cause premature wear of the teeth
cause gum disease including bone loss
cause asymmetrical development of the jaws
cause dysfunctional chewing patterns
make your smile less attractive...
cause premature wear of the teeth
cause gum disease including bone loss
cause asymmetrical development of the jaws
cause dysfunctional chewing patterns
make your smile less attractive...
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HOW CAN A CROSSBITE BE ORTHODONTICALLY CORRECTED?
If theres a single tooth crossbite,it can be moved with braces into the correct position. In some cases, a retainer can be utilized. With multiple teeth in crossbite, the arch needs to be expanded with braces or other tools..
HOW CAN A CROSSBITE BE ORTHODONTICALLY CORRECTED?
If theres a single tooth crossbite,it can be moved with braces into the correct position. In some cases, a retainer can be utilized. With multiple teeth in crossbite, the arch needs to be expanded with braces or other tools..
... OPENBITE
It is an insufficient vertical overlap of the teeth. It is caused by oral habits such as tongue thrust, digit sucking or when the jaws don’t grow evenly. Timing of treatment is critical to the overall success of the therapy...
It is an insufficient vertical overlap of the teeth. It is caused by oral habits such as tongue thrust, digit sucking or when the jaws don’t grow evenly. Timing of treatment is critical to the overall success of the therapy...
... HOW CAN AN OPENBITE BE ORTHODONTICALLY CORRECTED?
can be corrected through growth modification of the jaws using braces,extrusion of the anterior teeth &in some cases surgical correction of the jaws. Also breaking oral habits, such as digit sucking,will facilitate correction
can be corrected through growth modification of the jaws using braces,extrusion of the anterior teeth &in some cases surgical correction of the jaws. Also breaking oral habits, such as digit sucking,will facilitate correction
