malocclusion of teeth…

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prognathism, teeth, adult, skull, malocclusion of teeth, dental anatomy, crowded teeth, misaligned teeth, crossbite, overbite, underbite, open bite, malocclusion means the teeth, not aligned properly, occlusion refers, alignment of teeth, way that the upper, lower teeth fit together, bite, ideally, all upper teeth fit slightly over the lower teeth, points, the molars fit the grooves, the opposing molar, all teeth, aligned, straight, spaced proportionally, upper teeth keep the cheeks, lips from bitten, lower teeth protect the tongue, malocclusion, most common reason, referral to an orthodontist, very few people have perfect occlusion, most occlusion abnormalities, minor that they, require treatment, by treating moderate, severe malocclusion, teeth, easier to clean, less risk of tooth decay, periodontal diseases, gingivitis, periodontitis, treatment eliminates strain on the teeth, jaws, muscles, lessens the risk of breaking a tooth, reduces symptoms of temporomandibular joint disorders, malocclusion, often hereditary, a disproportion between the size, the upper, lower jaws, between jaw, tooth size resulting in overcrowding of teeth, in abnormal bite patterns, extra teeth, malformed teeth, impacted, lost teeth, teeth that erupt in an abnormal direction, contribute to malocclusion, variations in size, malformation of either jaw, affect its shape, birth defects cleft lip, palate, infancy, personal habits, thumb sucking, tongue thrusting, pacifier use beyond the age of three, prolonged use of a bottle, greatly affect the shape, the jaws, improper fit of dental fillings, crowns, appliances, retainers, braces, contribute to malocclusion, misalignment of jaw fractures after a severe injury, tumors, the mouth, jaw, malocclusion, type 1 malocclusion, most common, occurs, the bite is normal but teeth, crowded, malpositioned, type 2 malocclusion, retrognathism, overbite, occurs, the upper jaw, teeth overlaps the bottom jaw, teeth, type 3 malocclusion, prognathism, underbite, occurs, the lower jaw protrudes forward, lower teeth extend over the upper teeth, abnormal alignment of teeth, abnormal appearance, the face, discomfort, biting, chewing, speech difficulties, rare, lisp, mouth breathing, breathing, the mouth, closing the lips, most malocclusion is discovered by the dentist, a routine examination, occlusion is checked by pulling the cheek outward, having the person bite down, tests the alignment, the back teeth, dentist, refers the person to an orthodontist, diagnosis, dental x-rays, head, skull x-rays, facial x-rays required, impressions, plaster, plastic molds, the teeth, goal, correct the positioning, the teeth, braces, appliances used, metal bands, placed around some teeth, metal, ceramic, plastic bonds, attached, surface, the teeth, wires, springs apply force, teeth, extraction, removal, teeth required, overcrowding is part, the problem, rough, irregular teeth adjusted down, reshaped, bonded, capped, misshapen restorations, dental appliances, repaired, surgery required on rare occasions, surgical reshaping to lengthen, shorten the jaw, orthognathic surgery, wires, stabilize the jaw bone, similar manner, surgical stabilization of jaw fracture, meticulous oral hygiene, regular visits, general dentist, vital, plaque accumulates on orthodontic appliances, permanently mark teeth, tooth decay, not properly cared, retainers, appliances, stabilize the teeth, an indefinite time to maintain the new position, the teeth, malocclusion is easier, quicker, less expensive to treat, it is corrected early, successful in children, adolescents, bone is still soft, teeth, moved more, last 6 months to 2, depending on the severity, the case, treatment of orthodontic disorders in adults, successful but, require prolonged use of braces, devices, tooth decay, discomfort, irritation of mouth, gums, gingivitis, appliances, chewing, speaking difficulty, call orthodontist, toothache, mouth pain, new symptoms develop, orthodontic treatment, many types of malocclusion, not preventable, control of habits thumb sucking necessary however, early detection, optimize the time, method of treatment needed.