Are you aware of what a malocclusion is? A malocclusion is a bad bite caused by a misalignment in your mouth due to inadequately aligned teeth. There are several types of malocclusions responsible for a variety of defects that may exist in your smile.
For a better understanding of the basics of malocclusions, listed below are principles concerning the most common types :
– Malocclusions that arise when the upper and lower incisors fail to line up, with the lower incisors sticking out further are called underbites or bulldog teeth.
– Malocclusions that arise when the upper and lower incisors fail to line up with the upper incisors sticking out far enough that the lower incisors can cut into the gums behind the teeth are called deep bites.
– Malocclusions that arise when teeth breach the gum line in places other than where they should be are called transposition malocclusions.
– Malocclusions that arise when the upper and lower incisors fail to line up, with the upper incisors sticking out further are called overbites or buck teeth.
– Malocclusions that arise when there are irregular gaps and spaces between teeth are called spacing malocclusions.
– Malocclusions that arise when teeth rotate out of alignment are called rotation malocclusions.
– Malocclusions that arise when the middle of the upper and lower incisors fail to line up are called misplaced midlines.
– Malocclusions that arise when the upper and lower jawbones fail to line up are called crossbites.
– Malocclusions that arise when the upper and lower incisors fail to line up when biting down onto something are called open bites.
Don’t delay in visiting our team at Liang Orthodontics to check if you are suffering from malocclusions. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Christopher Liang and our team at our orthodontic office in Washington, DC, please call us at 202-966-7711. Come in soon to experience all about the joys of a better smile