Oral Health Care Facts Blog: Malocclusions

Are you suffering from curved teeth or teeth that are out of position? A bad bite or misaligned teeth is referred to as malocclusion. Take this opportunity to think about what malocclusions you may be suffering from, including the following: - When your top and bottom incisors do not meet or line up when you bite down, these are called... read more »

Orthodontics: What Are Malocclusions?

If your smile is improperly rotated, you probably have a malocclusion. Malocclusions are “bad bites,” or misalignments with your teeth and jaw. Bad bites can be caused by the environment, oral accidents, genetics, bad habits, improper oral hygiene, or a host of other issues. Some of the most common forms of malocclusions are: Malocclusions of the incisors: Misplaced midline: when... read more »

Issues That Orthodontics Can Correct

Orthodontic treatment is performed to correct different types of malocclusion, or poor bite. There are many possible conditions that cause a poor bite. When you come to our office, Dr. Joti Kaler can diagnose your bite and discuss your orthodontic options with you. The most common types of malocclusion are: - Spacing or crowding problems – If an individual has... read more »