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Malocclusion

Experiencing malocclusion related issues, pain or need braces? Visit Dr Alain Chaumont and rediscover your smile and confidence.

Dental Malocclusion

In dentistry, occlusion refers to how the upper teeth come in contact with the lower teeth. We speak of malocclusions as deviations from the natural alignment of the teeth. Specifically, these are dental or skeletal problems of hereditary origin. A malocclusion can make it difficult to chew some foods and cause wear of certain teeth. It can also cause muscle tension and pain, not to mention that protruding teeth are more prone to easily chip or break. Moreover, it is more difficult to brush misaligned or overlapping teeth, which increases the possibility of cavities and gum disease.
 

Regardless of age, it is desirable to have healthy and well structured teeth.

The benefits impact our overall physical health.


There are various types of malocclusion, the most common of which are described below.

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Different types of Malocclusions

If you notice one or more of the following hereditary occlusion problems, it is best to consult an orthodontist as soon as possible.

 

Upper Teeth in a Forward Position (protruding teeth)

The distance seen between the position of the upper and lower teeth affects your chewing function. This type of malocclusion also makes teeth more prone to fractures.
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Excessive Overbite (Supraocclusion)

Here, upper teeth excessively extend beyond the lower teeth. This malocclusion can lead to a traumatic receding of the gums starting from the palate. It can also cause pain in the jaw joint.

Lower Teeth in a Forward Position

The position of the teeth of the lower jaw extends past the upper jaw. This type of malocclusion can result in excessive wear of the front teeth. In addition to orthodontic treatment, dental treatments will be necessary for restoration of the teeth.
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Other occlusion and teeth problems

Crossbite

A crossbite is a situation where when the upper and lower teeth come in contact with each other, several teeth are observed to be positioned on the wrong end (too close to the cheek or too close to the palate). This improper positioning can cause teeth wear, cheek bites and sometimes a deviation of the lower jaw.
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Open Bite

In an Open Bite, when the jaws are closed, the front teeth do not touch. As we can see, the teeth on the upper jaw are elevated. This often leads to speech impediments or difficulties in swallowing.

Crowded Teeth

Crowded teeth involve the displacement, overlap and bunching of teeth, especially when they lack space on the jaws. As teeth pile up, they result in misalignment on the jaw, causing some teeth to twist or rotate. This is one of the most commonly seen problems in orthodontics.
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Interdental Spaces (Diastema)

This refers to one or more gaps between the teeth. This is often seen when the size of the teeth are too small in comparison with the jaw bones, or when one or more teeth are missing.

Deviated dental midline

When the dental and facial midline do not align, we refer to it as a dental midline deviation or dental arch asymmetry. . This condition is often a result of the loss of one or more teeth or the shifting of the jaw. In addition to affecting the aesthetics of the teeth, it may cause problems to the jaw joint.
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