Malocclusions (bad bites) not only affect the facial appearance and shape of the face but also affect oral health and chewing function.
Malocclusion occurs when the teeth are misaligned, including crowded teeth, gapped teeth, overbites, and crossbites.
Malocclusion is caused by the size difference between the jaws and teeth and is most often hereditary. However, it can also be influenced by acquired habits, such as thumb-sucking and tongue-thrusting. In addition, malocclusion can negatively affect the patient’s chewing, pronunciation, mandibular development, and temporomandibular joint. It can even have a negative psychological impact on the patient due to appearance concerns.
Crowded teeth mean the teeth grow in different directions or do not line up properly, resulting in uneven or overlapping conditions in some areas of the teeth. This is due to an imbalance between jawbone size and teeth size (there is not enough room for the teeth to grow)….