What is Orthodontics

Ideally, when we bite together, the front teeth overlap slightly and the edges of lower teeth should touch the inner surfaces of the upper teeth. When teeth don’t bite together in the way they should, problems can occur.

Straight teeth are important for many reasons. People whose teeth aren’t straight can be affected in many ways.
They may experience: difficulty with swallowing, chewing or speaking. A “bad bite”, or malocclusion, can also cause unnecessary wear on teeth. It can even make it harder to keep teeth clean, leading to gum disease, bad breath and cavities.

Yes, there are many different types of bad bites. In orthodontic terms, bad bites are classified as Class I, Class II and Class III.

Class I - Jaw is correctly positioned, but teeth are crooked
Class II - The upper jaw juts out too much, causing “buck teeth”
Class III - The lower jaw has outgrown the upper jaw, causing an underbite

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There are many reasons people seek orthodontic treatment. Depending on their age and stage in life, people seek treatment for correction of the following:

• Cosmetic problems and to create a smile they feel more confident with.
• Bad bites causing damage to teeth, gums and the jaw.
• Protruding or misaligned teeth that may chip or break.
• Speech, swallowing or chewing difficulties.
• Sleep or breathing issues.

MP Orthodontics recommends early interceptive treatment as the most ideal approach, however people of all ages can invest in tailored orthodontic treatment solutions that make meaningful differences to the way they experience life. We offer a range of services to treat bad bites, such as metal braces, clear braces, lingual braces or Invisalign.

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