Common Problems

Upper Front Teeth Protrusion

The appearance and function of your teeth are impacted by this type of bite. It is characterized by the upper teeth extending too far forward or the lower teeth not extending far enough forward.

Overbite

The upper front teeth extend out over the lower front teeth, sometimes causing the lower front teeth to bite into the roof of the mouth.

Crossbite

The upper teeth sit inside the lower teeth, which may cause tooth wear, mobility, and misaligned jaw growth.

Openbite

A malocclusion in which teeth do not make contact with each other.   With an anterior open bite, the front teeth do not touch when the back teeth are closed together.  With a posterior open bite, the back teeth do not touch when the front teeth are closed together.

Crowding

Crowding occurs when teeth have insufficient room to erupt from the gum.

Spacing

Spacing problems may be caused by missing teeth, or they may only be a cosmetic or aesthetic issue.

Dental Midlines Not Matched

This type of problem is caused when the back bite does not fit and match appropriately, which may negatively impact jaw and proper dental function.