A Look At The Oral Health Issues That Can Be Addressed Through Mississippi Orthodontics

By William Morgan


There are certain oral health problems that can be addressed through orthodontic care. Treatment will assist greatly in improving the appearance of the smile as well as the overall oral health of a patient. There are certain issues that can be surgically corrected while others can be treated using spaces and braces among other treatments. Dependable Mississippi orthodontics helps to treat concerns that increase the risk of gum disease, TMJ and jaw pain.

One of the common oral concerns that can be treated through orthodontics is an overbite. This is when the top teeth seem to overlap with those at the bottom. Overbites, also referred to as buck teeth can occur because of irregular jaw development patterns, prolonged finger sucking or genetics. When the issue goes without addressing, it can cause TMJ (temporomandibular joint) problems that are characterized by the uneven wear of teeth.

It remains crucial to get an overbite addressed as soon as a patient qualifies for treatment. Without the needful corrections, this problem can cause temporomandibular joint simply referred to as TMJ. This is an issue that causes the teeth to wear out unevenly. To correct an overbite, the practitioner can use braces to correct misalignments or remove excessive teeth to make it possible for other teeth to grow freely.

If your dental is healthy, the outer ridge of your lower teeth will meet at the center of the ridge of your upper teeth. On the other hand, patients with a crossbite will have a lower dental arch that fails to properly line up with the arch of the upper dental. This is an issue often caused by jaw misalignment and without treatment, a patient can suffer from bone loss, TMJ or gum disease. During treatment, your practitioner will prescribe dental trainers or braces.

An overcrowded dental is when the mouth fails to provide the required space for all teeth to grow properly. This issue can occur if a kid loses baby teeth too early or too late. With an overcrowded dental, maintaining proper oral hygiene will be a problem. This increases the risk of cavities and gum disease.

The degree of overcrowding will determine the most appropriate treatment methods to use. In the majorities of cases, however, the practitioner will be forced to remove the wisdom teeth. This makes it possible for the remaining teeth to get properly aligned using braces.

When the lower dental protrudes further than the upper one, this is referred to as an underbite. A concern can be caused by the irregular development of the jaw or missing upper teeth. An under bite can also result in TMJ or rather the uneven wear of teeth. To correct this problem, a patient may need to get scheduled for surgery in order to pull the protruding bone backwards. To relieve the pressure, mouth guards, braces and tooth extraction may help.

An open bite is a space between the lower and upper dental. It is commonly caused by prolonged finger sucking or extended use of a pacifier. Mainly, it is the front teeth that will be affected and this can cause chewing difficulties, making a patient to frequently bite the interiors of the mouth. Without treatment, open bites can also cause gum disease and TMJ.




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