Most common bad bites and alignment issues within your mouth are caused directly by your teeth. However, if your jaw is out of alignment, this can cause a crossbite. Another name for bad bites is malocclusions, and many forms of malocclusions can affect your teeth and your oral health in a variety of ways. Malocclusions typically are most prevalent in... read more »
Malocclusions, also commonly referred to as “bad bites”, refer to misalignments and poor fits with your teeth and jaws. Malocclusions can be caused by a variety of factors, many of which are out of your control. Most malocclusions will need an orthodontic treatment to fix the ailment. Do you know what the different types of malocclusions are? See the list... read more »
Braces are a form of orthodontic treatment designed to straighten teeth and make your daily oral health care habits easier to accomplish. Cleaning straight teeth is often much more effective than cleaning crooked or misaligned teeth because it is easier for food particles and bacteria to hide in between spaces that are hard to reach. If you have teeth overlapping... read more »