Orthodontic
Orthodontic services help improve the alignment of the teeth and jaw. Patients who have an overbite, underbite, crossbite, or misaligned teeth may require or seek out orthodontic services to help correct such issues. Examples of orthodontic services include the use of braces, palate expanders, fixed-space maintainers, retainers, headgear, clear aligners, and other specialized dental treatments to improve the alignment of one’s teeth and bite over time.
Gap Teeth occur when there is extra spacing between teeth. Although normally visible in the front teeth, this also occurs with molars. While some people, such as Michael Strahan, opt to keep their distinctive gaps, most people elect to correct the anomaly.
An Underbite is when the lower jaw protrudes causing the lower teeth to extend in front of the upper teeth. In some cases, this problem requires oral surgery to reposition the jaw to gain the proper alignment of top and bottom teeth.
An Overbite is one of the most common dental problems. This is noticeable when the upper teeth close over the lower teeth. In many cases with a very slight overbite, an orthodontist may elect not to correct this problem. This is often confused with Protruding Teeth, which are caused by habits such as thumb sucking.
Crowding and Crooked Teeth are often seen together. They are usually the result of a small jaw having inadequate room for erupting adult teeth. This problem is normally correctable with braces but may also require a palatal expander or surgical intervention.