Why see an orthodontist?

Here are 10 clinical conditions that are indicated to early orthodontic treatment:

#1 Severe crowding

#2 Crossbite – when the upper teeth fit inside the lower teeth at the back or front of the bite

#3 Overjet – protruded teeth

#4 Underbite – when the lower teeth and jaw protrudes beyond the upper teeth #5 Traumatic overbite – when wear from incisors causes opposing tooth wear and/ or gum recession

#6 Openbite – a gap between the upper and lower incisors when the child bites down #7 Jaw underdevelopment causing breathing difficulties such as snoring, mouth breathing or sleep apnea in severe cases

#8 Oral habits like thumb sucking or tongue thrusting

#9 Impactions – when teeth get stuck inside the jaw bone, especially incisors, canines and molars

#10 Social reasons – for example, teasing at school