Problems to watch for in growing children
ReadMalocclusions (“bad bites”) like those illustrated below, may benefit from early diagnosis and referral to an orthodontic specialist for a full evaluation.
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Crossbite of front teeth
Top teeth are behind bottom teeth |
Crossbite of back teeth
Top teeth are to the inside of bottom teeth |
Crowding
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| Open bite
Front teeth do not meet when back teeth are closed |
Protrusion
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Deep bite
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| Underbite
The lower teeth sit in front of upper teeth when back teeth are closed |
Spacing
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Oral habits
Sucking on thumb, fingers |
In addition, if you notice any of the following in your child, check with your orthodontist:
- early or late loss of baby teeth
- difficulty in chewing or biting
- mouth breathing
- jaws that shift or make sounds
- speech difficulties
- biting the check or the roof of the mouth
- facial imbalance
- grinding or clenching of the teeth.
Final treatment decisions should be made among the parent, child’s dentist and orthodontist.
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Moscow,
Beregovaya st., 4, building 10
Beregovaya st., 4, building 10