Can you correct an overbite on your own? Many patients wonder about this before seeking treatment. The answer is no. Overbites and underbites are jaw malocclusions that require professional dental treatment. Overbites are often caused by prolonged thumb sucking, pacifier use, or baby bottle use. Underbites are usually caused by congenital defects affecting the lower jaw. Overbites […]
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There are many patients who appear to have premature aging or the appearance of facial collapsing. Many of these patients have overbites and some have TMJ pain along with headaches and the appearance of retruded chins or weak chins. Most often these patients have deep overbites along with worn teeth. The retruded jaw is not
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TMJ, overbites, and open bites can be treated non-surgically. This can enhance the quality of ones life by: Eliminating TMJ pain Improving Speech Improving chewing Dramatic improvement in facial esthetics It is easy to see on these scans the differences that can be achieved. This patient presented with the following TMJ symptoms and was told
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Regardless of the severity of your overbite or underbite, they cannot go away on their own. These conditions can be caused by jaw structure or childhood behaviors, such as thumb socking, resulting in the top or bottom jaw protruding. To help you avoid discomfort and oral health struggles from your misalignment, let’s explore the consequences
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In addition to not looking attractive, causing damage to the existing teeth, and often causing facial asymmetry, underbites are most often damaging to the gums and teeth causing wear and often TMJ pain. This is a case where our patient was offered only the options of surgery to correct her underbite. She was not happy […]
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Many patients present in our office for consultations regarding options to correct their overbites without undergoing orthognathic surgery. Some have TMJ Pain and some do not. Most do not want to have major surgery on their faces and do not need too. There are usually several main reasons patients present with this concern: Facial Appearance
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No two people are alike, and everyone’s teeth differ in shape, size, and alignment. The way the teeth come together is called occlusion. When one or more of the upper teeth protrude too far forward or not enough, it is called an overbite or underbite- also known as malocclusion. But what causes someone to have
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If you have an over- or underbite, you are probably used to it and don’t even realize you have one until your dentist points it out to you. However, if your bottom and top teeth don’t fit together as they should, it can eventually cause a variety of problems. Luckily, there are treatments available. What
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After a dental surgery procedure, one might experience feelings of being overwhelmed with sticking to their treatment plan, especially regarding what foods to eat after dental surgery. Although we all love our crunchy foods, sticking to a diet consisting of soft foods is the best option after dental work, such as teeth removal, implants, veneers,
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Discolored and worn teeth are a telltale sign of age and a misaligned bite. One can look at this as a car out of alignment, simply replacing the tire will not correct the problem unless you align the car. Simply placing a crown on teeth does not align the bite. The good news is that
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