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WHAT IS AN UNDERBITE? HOW IS IT TREATED?
About Us Generally, we love the gifts our families give us. Christmas, our birthday, and other special occasions are great celebrations. If you have an underbite, you’ve most likely inherited it from a relative. An underbite is when the lower teeth extend outward in front of the upper front teeth. FOLLOW US www.drfootedental.com
OTHER FACTORS CAUSING AN UNDERBITE Besides heredity, there are a couple of other reasons you could develop an underbite. An injury to the jaw Tumors in the mouth or on the jawbone
SYMPTOMS ASSOCIATED WITH AN UNDERBITE An underbite isn’t just a cosmetic issue. Serious health problems can occur depending on the severity of the misalignment. Speech challenges, including a lisp. Chronic face or jaw pain which can include TMJ Syndrome, a problem with your jaw joint and the muscles that control jaw movement.
TREATMENT FOR AN UNDERBITE CHILDREN If your child has signs of an underbite that will most likely cause oral health issues in the future, it’s best to have them examined early. Treatment may begin by widening the upper jaw. A palate expander is put in place at a young age (somewhere between 7 and 10) allowing the permanent teeth to align in a better position.
ADULTS For adults, severe underbites might require surgery. In some cases, removal of teeth may be required. In addition, continue practicing good oral hygiene by brushing and flossing daily.
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