What are some signs that braces may be needed?
• Upper front teeth protrude excessively over the lower teeth, or are bucked • Upper front teeth cover the majority of the lower teeth when biting together (deep bite) • Upper front teeth are behind or inside the lower front teeth (underbite) • The upper and lower front teeth do not touch when biting together (open bite) • Crowded or overlapped teeth • The center of the upper and lower teeth do not line up • Finger or thumb sucking habits which continue after six or seven years old • Difficulty chewing • Teeth wearing unevenly or excessively • The lower jaw shifts to one side or the other when biting together • Spaces between the teeth Why should crooked teeth or a bad bite be treated? According to studies by the American Association of Orthodontists, untreated malocclusions can result in a variety of problems. Crowded teeth are more difficult to properly brush and floss, which may contribute to tooth decay and/or gum disease. Protruding teeth are more susceptible to accidental chippin
Upper front teeth protrude excessively over the lower teeth, or are bucked Upper front teeth cover the majority of the lower teeth when biting together (deep bite) Upper front teeth are behind or inside the lower front teeth (underbite) The upper and lower front teeth do not touch when biting together (open bite) Crowded or overlapped teeth The center of the upper and lower teeth do not line up Finger or thumb sucking habits which continue after six or seven years old Difficulty chewing Teeth wearing unevenly or excessively The lower jaw shifts to one side or the other when biting together Spaces between the teeth
• Upper front teeth protrude excessively over the lower teeth, or are bucked • Upper front teeth cover the majority of the lower teeth when biting together (deep bite) • Upper front teeth are behind or inside the lower front teeth (underbite) • The upper and lower front teeth do not touch when biting together (open bite) • Crowded or overlapped teeth • The center of the upper and lower teeth do not line up • Finger- or thumb-sucking habits that continue past toddler age • Difficulty chewing • Teeth wearing unevenly or excessively • The lower jaw shifts to one side or the other when biting together • Spaces between the teeth
• Upper front teeth protrude excessively over the lower teeth, or are “bucked” • Upper front teeth cover the majority of the lower teeth when biting together (deep bite) • Upper front teeth are behind or inside the lower front teeth (under bite) • The upper and lower front teeth do not touch when biting together (open bite) • Crowded or overlapped teeth • Finger or thumb sucking habits which continue after six or seven years old • Difficulty chewing • Teeth wearing unevenly or excessively • The lower jaw shifts to one side or the other when biting together • Spaces between the teeth • The center of the upper and lower teeth do not line up
• Upper front teeth protrude excessively over the lower teeth, or are bucked • Upper front teeth cover the majority of the lower teeth when biting together (deep bite) • Upper front teeth are behind or inside the lower front teeth (underbite) • The upper and lower front teeth do not touch when biting together (open bite) • Crowded or overlapped teeth • The center of the upper and lower teeth do not line up • Finger- or thumb-sucking habits which continue after six or seven years old • Difficulty chewing • Teeth wearing unevenly or excessively • The lower jaw shifts to one side or the other when biting together • Spaces between the teeth
