Dental Problems that Require the Use of Braces
Having crooked or uneven teeth can be a source of difficulty not only for the young ones, but also for adults. This is because it can be a cause for low self-esteem, lack of confidence, and in some cases, apathy. All of which highlight the importance of proper dental care even more.
However, there are instances when an individual needs orthodontic treatment to correct dental problems. For instance, having a “bad bite” or malocclusion can cause problems in your gums and jaw muscles, making it difficult to chew and process food. As your teeth, fillings, and crowns break and loosen, you will most likely suffer from migraines, sinus pain, and neck, back, and shoulder aches.
Three of the most common types of misalignment in teeth are as follows:
Neutrocclusion: There is a normal relationship between the upper and lower dentition. However, spacing, crowding, or eruption may be present.
Distocclussion: Also known as “over bite”, this is when the lower first molar is positioned towards the back of your mouth, while the upper jaw protrudes forward. This alignment of teeth needs to be corrected, as it can cause tension, thus preventing you from biting properly. Eventually, it will also damage your bones.
Messiocclusion: Referred to as “negative overjet”, it is when the lower front molars appear to be more noticeable than the upper dentition. As a result, you may have a larger mandible or lower jaw.
The proper positioning of your pearly whites is not only important to make you look good or to allow you to chew food better. Rather, it is also essential in the correction of speech impediments, sleep apnoea, gum disease, and tooth decay, among others. For these reasons, you need to see an orthodontist right away so he can prescribe you the right braces to wear.
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