What is Malocclusion?
Malocclusion simply means the upper and lower teeth are misaligned. This can include overcrowding, buck teeth, spacing, and impacted teeth. It’s types include: 1) Overcrowding: This is a very common malocclusion, often caused by not enough space in the mouth. Hence, the teeth are crowded to the point that they overlap and become crooked. 2) Overjet: Overjet is when your top teeth stick out over your bottom teeth horizontally. It’s often confused with an overbite, but it’s not the same thing. Overjet can lead to teeth damage as well as problems eating or speaking. 3) Overbite: It’s natural for your upper teeth to slightly overlap your lower front teeth, but if the overlap is severe, it can cause your top teeth to bite down into your gums. 4) Crossbite: With a crossbite, your upper teeth bite down on the inner part of your lower teeth. This can occur on one or both sides of your mouth and can affect either one or both your front and back teeth. 5) Anterior Crossbite (Underbite...
