When teeth are not in their right alignment, it is called a malocclusion. Malocclusions are forms of bad bites that can occur at any time and at any age, and often require orthodontic alignments to set them back into place.
Are you aware of the different types of malocclusions? Listed below are some of the most common forms:
– Deep Bites: Malocclusions that occur 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.
– Open Bites: Malocclusions that occur when the upper and lower incisors fail to line up when biting down onto something.
– Transposition Malocclusions: Malocclusions that occur when teeth breach the gum line in places other than where they should be.
– Crossbites: Malocclusions that occur when the upper and lower jawbones fail to line up.
– Overbites (Upper Protrusions/Buck Teeth): Malocclusions that occur when the upper and lower incisors fail to line up, with the upper incisors sticking out further.
– Spacing Malocclusions: Malocclusions that occur when there are irregular gaps and spaces between teeth.
– Rotation Malocclusions: Malocclusions that occur when teeth rotate out of alignment.
– Misplaced Midlines: Malocclusions that occur when the middle of the upper and lower incisors fail to line up.
– Underbites (Bulldog Teeth): Malocclusions that occur when the upper and lower incisors fail to line up, with the lower incisors sticking out further.
If you are interested in an orthodontic treatment atUinta Orthodontics with our orthodontist in Evanston, Wyoming, call us as (307) 789-8742. Dr. John R. Schouten and our team want to ensure your teeth remain clean for a lifetime to come.
