Bite Problems
Issues such as overbites, underbites and crossbites - known as “malocclusions” - are fairly common in children and adults in the UK. However, this does not mean that they should be left untreated. At Accessible Orthodontics, we offer various treatments to correct any jaw issues that are causing you physical or emotional problems.
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Common Bite Problems
Malocclusions occur when your upper and lower teeth don’t fit together correctly; this misalignment can happen for various reasons, such as genetics, thumb-sucking in childhood, or injury.
Common Types of Bite Problems Include
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Overbite: When the upper front teeth overlap the lower front teeth excessively. -
Underbite: When the lower front teeth extend past the upper front teeth.
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Crossbite: When some upper teeth sit inside the lower teeth rather than outside.
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Increased Overjet: When the upper front teeth protrude significantly past the lower front teeth.
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Cusp-to-Cusp Bite: When the biting surfaces of the upper and lower teeth meet edge-to-edge instead of the upper teeth fitting slightly over the lower teeth.
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Open bite: When the upper and lower teeth don’t touch, creating a gap when the mouth is closed.
Issues That Can Arise from Bite Problems
Untreated bite problems can lead to various dental and health issues later in life if they are left untreated, which is why we suggest that children have an orthodontic assessment around 8 years old.
If you don’t treat malocclusions, common issues that can arise include:
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Jaw pain, such as Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder
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Headaches
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Speech and chewing issues
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Periodontal disease (gum disease)
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Shifting of teeth
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Crowding of teeth
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Poor self-confidence
Our Approach To Correcting Bite Problems
Our orthodontic team, located in the heart of Oxford, offer a range of solutions to malocclusions in adults and children, tailored to the specific needs of every patient we work with. Our most successful orthodontic devices for correcting jaw misalignments include:
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Accessible Orthodontics
21 Beaumont Street Oxford OX1 2NA
