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Malocclusion refers to any degree of irregular contact of the teeth of the upper jaw with the teeth of the lower jaw. This would include overbites, underbites, and crossbites. There is no specific system of deciding how much misalignment is...
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A dentist usually checks for malocclusion in children during regular dental visits. If the jaw or teeth are out of line, the dentist may suggest a visit to an orthodontist. The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that all child...
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Untreated malocclusions can result in a variety of problems. Crowded teeth are harder to clean and thus it may contribute to tooth decay and/or periodontal (gum) disease. Crossbites can result in uneven tooth wear and unfavourable, asymmetr...
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A malocclusion is usually treated with dental braces. The orthodontist takes panoramic x-rays, conducts visual examinations and bite impressions of the whole mouth before deciding on the best course of treatment. If a malocclusion is obviou...
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Children may inherit a family trait of malocclusion because of the size and shape of their face, jaws, and teeth. Or they can develop it from using a bottle or pacifier too long, thumb sucking, losing baby teeth too early or late, or from a...
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TMJ syndrome becomes as a result of constant pressure on the nerves that has occurred because of the problematic bone position of upper and lower jaws. It might also be a result of facial muscle tension. Whatever the causes, just for your o...
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Orthodontics is not only used to improve your appearance. Malocclusion or malaligned teeth can have long term effects, such as: interference with normal growth and development of the jaws abnormal swallowing patterns abnormal facial muscl...
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This purpose of this study was to evaluate the largely untested assumption that malocclusion negatively affects masticatory performance. A sample of 185 untreated subjects (48% male and 52% female) from 7 to 37 years of age, representing su...
http://www.medscape.com/medline/abstract/11843269
Malocclusion ("poor bite") can range from mild to severe. American dentists refer about half of the children they see to orthodontists. Although most people have some type of malocclusion, not everyone requires or seeks orthodonti...
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Well, other than those related to teeth, I am not sure they can. Still, even though we are talking about the teeth, the situation might get complicated so it is important to react in time. It is a good thing that the doctor already created ...
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