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Why are braces needed to correct bite problems? It is a fact that a beautiful smile increases confidence the benefits of a straight smile push beyond our outward appearance. Looks can be associated with physical attraction but correctly aligned bites help in improved health. Many studies indicate that improper teeth alignment has negative impacts on our health. It also has a bearing on the confidence and self esteem of people who suffer from misaligned teeth. Their day to day functioning is impacted due to their dental woes. People can have irregular teeth in many ways but severe irregularities in bite can result in- • Problem in eating and chewing • Joint or jaw problems • Improper function of surrounding teeth • Teeth gets a lot of wear and tear prematurely • Enhanced risk of gum disease Overbite, open bite, cross bite, and under bite is included in various types of common, treatable cases of orthodontic bites. When it comes to choosing braces, understanding the difference between each will better assist you and your Hills Orthodontics in Agoura Hills! Open bite: When you bite down, open bite occurs when your upper and lower teeth are not properly aligned. Open bite can result due to several parafunctional habits, such as thumb sucking, tongue thrusting, and nail biting, often leading to the open bite. More pressure is placed on the back teeth as a result of this uneven bite, often leading to premature wear. Preventing uneven wear of the teeth and making it easier to eat braces will align your bite. In some cases, there may be a need for extrusion of the front and anterior teeth or jaw’s surgical correction. Overbite: Over the lower front teeth, when the upper front teeth protrude, overbite occurs. The overbite can lead to jaw problems, such as TMJ, also known as a deep bite. Bring the teeth back together to proper alignment, braces treatments can bring about a radical treatment. Under bite: When the lower teeth extend past the front teeth, under bite occurs. Underbite also results due to undergrowth of the upper jaw or overgrowth of the lower jaw thereby resulting in jaw pain, tooth erosion, and eating problems. Problem of under bite can be corrected by orthodontic treatments but in some cases, it may be necessary to extract a tooth. Jack Thomas is Author of this article. For further details about Agoura Hills and Agoura Hills Orthodontics Services please visit the website.
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