Protruding Teeth
Protruding teeth, often referred to as “buck teeth” (but officially titled an “increased overjet”), are a common dental issue especially seen in younger children, although many adults experience it too. Protruding teeth can cause several oral and emotional issues, ranging from jaw pain to insecurities about smiling in school photographs. Don’t let this problem affect you or your child any longer. At Accessible Orthodontics, we offer effective solutions for both adults and children.
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Why Do Protruding Teeth Occur?
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Genetics: Inherited traits like jaw size and tooth positioning can cause teeth to protrude. -
Thumb-Sucking: Prolonged thumb-sucking in early childhood can push upper teeth forward.
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Tongue-Thrusting: Habitual pressing of the tongue against the teeth can cause them to move forward.
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Pacifier Use: Extended use of pacifiers can similarly lead to forward-angled teeth.
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Jaw Misalignment: An underdeveloped or overdeveloped jaw can create space imbalances, causing teeth to protrude.
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Dental Crowding: When there isn’t enough room for teeth to align properly, they may push outward.
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Injury or Trauma: Trauma to the face or mouth can shift teeth into a protruding position.
Issues That Can Arise from Untreated Protruding Teeth
If you have protruding upper or lower teeth, several short and long-term issues may occur as a result of this.
Frequently-associated issues include:
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Increased risk of tooth damage, such as chipping or cracking.
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Jaw pain, such as Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder.
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Speech and chewing issues.
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Issues with self-esteem.
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Gum disease or tooth decay.
Our Approach To Correcting Protruding Teeth
Our experienced Orthodontists offer a range of solutions to correct protruding teeth, tailored to the specific needs of every patient we work with. In some cases, treatment of protruding teeth may require some extractions, but in most cases, they can be fixed with one of the following devices:
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21 Beaumont Street Oxford OX1 2NA
