Some growing mouths develop bite problems.
7 Ways Bite Abnormalities Can Harm Your Child
Jaw alignment issues can cause a range of problems for children.
- They can hurt!
- They can make it difficult to eat a nutritious diet because they suppress proper chewing and swallowing
- They can delay or prevent normal speech development
- They increase the risk of gum disease and tooth decay because oral hygiene is more difficult
- Over time, the child can develop a TMJ condition
- They can cause a distorted facial shape
- Unattractive teeth can cause low self-esteem
Fortunately, there are a variety of effective treatments, including orthodontia.
Bring your child to an orthodontist early!
If you suspect your youngster has a bite misalignment, it is especially critical to have them examined as early as possible. By starting early, you can make sure they avoid years of pain and self-consciousness.
If you suspect your child has a bite issue, call Oceanside Dental Excellence.
Malocclusion (literally “bad bite”) is the term used for all kinds of bite problems including overbites, underbites, and crossbites.
Let’s talk about the various types of bite abnormalities.
Overbites and Underbites
When the lower jaw is smaller than the upper jaw, the impairment is called an overbite. When the reverse is true, it is called an underbite.
Crossbites
This may sound impossible, but it happens.
Crossbites occur when lower teeth are in the wrong position. They may be incorrectly positioned sideways, forward, or backward.
At Oceanside Dental Excellence, we diagnose bite abnormalities. Drs. Stephen and Kimberly Dankworth provide orthodontic expertise to treat children’s bite problems.
Contact Oceanside Dental Excellence:
760-439-3400
Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):
3762 Mission Ave Ste 104
Oceanside, California
92058
