Upper Front Teeth Protrusion
Both appearance and function of your teeth are impacted by this type of bite. It is characterized by either the upper teeth extending too far forward or the lower teeth not extending far enough forward. Severe protrusion can impede development of proper speech patterns. Protruded teeth may not permit the lips to close naturally, and as such they are at increased risk of damage from trauma due to this unprotected location.
Overbite
Overbite is the amount by which the upper front teeth vertically cover the lower front teeth. When this coverage is excessive or “deep”, the upper front teeth could potentially contact the gum tissue on the lower teeth, leading to gum recession.
Openbite
Despite biting down (back teeth are touching), no overlap of the front upper and lower teeth exists, and the tongue is visible between the front teeth. Proper chewing is impacted by this type of bite since the upper and lower front teeth never meet. An openbite may also prevent development of proper speech patterns.
Crossbite
Normally, all the upper teeth rest on the outside of all the lower teeth. A crossbite implies that one or several of the upper teeth sit inside the lower teeth, in which case the lower teeth could wear down the upper teeth. If severe enough, this could also lead to misaligned jaw growth.
Crowding
Crowding occurs when teeth do not have sufficient space to fit in perfect alignment. Correction of crowding not only enhances the look of your smile, but it actually facilitates better hygiene by allowing your toothbrush to access all surfaces inside the mouth!
Spacing
Spacing problems may be caused by missing teeth or by teeth that are too small. Either way, space closure is one of the easiest corrections that orthodontic treatment can address.