To start with, what is _MALOCCLUSION_ ?
It simply means a misalignment problem that can lead to serious oral health complications.
The teeth won’t be able to perform vital functions if they’re misaligned.
Occlusion is a term that is used to refer to the alignment of your teeth. Ideally, your teeth should fit easily within your mouth without any crowding or spacing issues.
Also, none of your teeth should be rotated or twisted.
The teeth of your upper jaw should slightly overlap the teeth of your lower jaw so that the pointed ridges of your molars fit into the groves of the opposite molar.
Deviations from ideal occlusion are known as malocclusion. The type of deviation varies, but any type of misalignment can cause issues. Alignment of upper teeth is needed to prevent the cheeks and lips from being bitten, while alignment of lower teeth is needed to protect the tongue from being bitten.
**CAUSES*
Malocclusion is usually an inherited condition. This means it can be passed down from one generation to the next.
There are some conditions or habits that may change the shape and structure of the jaw.
These include:
👉🏻prolonged use of bottle feeding in early childhood
👉🏻thumb sucking in early childhood
👉🏻injuries that result in the misalignment of the jaw
👉🏻tumors in the mouth or jaw
👉🏻abnormally shaped or impacted teeth
👉🏻poor dental care that results in improperly fitting dental fillings, crowns, or braces.
**PREVENTION*
Preventing the disorder can be difficult because most cases of malocclusion are hereditary. Parents of young children should limit pacifier and bottle use to help reduce changes in the development of the jaw.
Early detection of malocclusion may help cut down on the length (and severity) of the treatment needed to correct the problem.
**TREATMENT*
Most people with mild(moderate) malocclusion will not require any treatment. However, your dentist may refer you to an orthodontist if your malocclusion is severe.
Depending on your type of malocclusion, your orthodontist may recommend various treatments.
These can *include* :
👉🏻braces to correct the position of the teeth
👉🏻removal of teeth to correct overcrowding
reshaping, bonding, or capping of teeth.
👉🏻wires or plates to stabilize the jaw bone
*....your smile is paramount to us!!!*
For more info, contact...
_Amosuro Olamide (RDT)_
_Restorative Dentistry_
_08184445377_
Thank you so much for sharing this important and knowledgeable content with us about misaligned teeth. When the upper and lower teeth don't meet comfortably the cause is a misaligned jaw. Two of the most noticeable types of jaw misalignment are overbite, where the upper teeth protrude, and underbite, where the lower teeth sit in front of the upper teeth. Misaligned teeth can happen as teeth develop or from childhood habits, such as thumb sucking. The most common cause is when the jaw is too small compared with the size of the teeth.
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