Malaligned teeth or jaw leading to an improper bite, occlusion, and jaw relation is known as malocclusion. Edward angle, also known as the "father of modern orthodontics," coined the term "malocclusion." Some of the causes are a hereditary predisposition, tumors, enlarged adenoids, cleft lip and palate, missing teeth, habits like thumb sucking, tongue thrusting, etc. If left untreated, they can cause temporomandibular joint disorders, speech difficulty, and mainly displeasing esthetics. A dental malocclusion can be corrected with orthodontic therapy, while a skeletal malocclusion needs surgical intervention and orthodontic treatment.
Mouth Breathing: Symptoms and Treatment
Mouth breathing occurs when individuals breathe through their mouth instead of their noses. Let us explore what causes it and how it is treated.
Thumb or Digit Sucking
Thumb or digit sucking is the most common oral habit among children. If this continues after 3 to 4 years of age, then it can result in harmful effects on the teeth and jaws.
Skeletal Distal Bite in Children: Clinical Features and Orthodontic Management
Skeletal distal bite in children occurs when the lower jaw is positioned further back than the upper jaw, affecting bite alignment and facial aesthetics.
Anterior Open Bite
Open bite is a dental malocclusion. Anterior open bite is when the anterior tooth does not overlap vertically. Read the article to know more.
Micrognathia (Small Lower Jaw) - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Micrognathia (small jaw or mandibular hypoplasia) is when a child is born with or develops a smaller than normal lower jaw. Read about its causes, diagnosis, and treatment.
Different Types of Braces in Dentistry
Dental braces are used to correct different types of tooth alignment. Read the article to know more.
Tongue Thrust
The habit of placing the tongue forward between the upper and lower anterior or posterior teeth while swallowing is called tongue thrust.
Malocclusion or Irregular Teeth
A malocclusion is an incorrect relationship between the upper and lower dental arches when they approach each other as the jaw closes.
Adult Orthodontics
Before, orthodontic treatment was only meant to be for children and adolescents, but now it is used for adults, regardless of age. Please read the article to know more.
