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Introduction
When a person’s teeth or jaw structure do not fit together properly, orthodontic treatment may be necessary to straiten teeth and promote ideal function. These problems, often reefed to as malocclusions (or bad bites), can cause speech difficulty, premature wear of the teeth and protective enamel and even increase the chance of injury to the teeth and jaw, if untreated.
Underbite
In an underbite, the lower jaw extended out, causing the lower front teeth to sit in front of the upper front teeth. |
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Spacing
Spacing problems may be caused by missing teeth or they may only be a cosmetic issue. |
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Dental Midlines Not Matching
Dental midlines that do not match are evident when the back bite does not fit and match appropriately. This may negatively impact jaw and proper dental function.
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Crowding
Crowding occurs when teeth have insufficient room to erupt from the gum. crowding can often be corrected by expansion, and many times, tooth removal can be avoided. |
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For more information on our range of Orthodontic treatments & services, please contact Leigh Jones Orthodontics today at our Mosman office: 02 9953 1511 or at Chatswood: 02 9415 3379.
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