Although the human body is a machine that is properly built to perform its critical duties, several variables can influence the right formation and development of certain body components. As a result, people can have different sorts of bites that impact the alignment of their teeth.
The dentistry word malocclusion refers to poor alignment of the dental arches and jawbones, which can lead to a variety of health issues.
Common bite problems
Patients may experience various issues depending on their bite and the extent to which their teeth have been displaced. Let's look at some of the most common of them:
1. Overbite
An overbite occurs when the upper front teeth overlap the location of the lower teeth. When the teeth entirely cover the lower teeth, they might come into touch with the gums, causing sores and chronic wear.
2. Closed bite
The closed bite produces continual tooth wear. If the patient does not receive remedial treatment while the wear is significant, the damage to the tooth enamel becomes serious.
3. Crossbite
The upper teeth should naturally be slightly ahead of the lower teeth. When the upper teeth are slightly in front of the lower teeth, this is referred to as a crossbite. On the contrary, when closing the mouth, the lower teeth move forward, causing the chin to protrude.
4. Open bite
The open bite prevents teeth from coming together at some point in the dental arches. It mainly affects the front teeth but can also affect the back teeth. It is related to genetic factors or the continual repetition of behavior that makes chewing and speaking difficult.
5. Protrusion
More than genetic considerations, buck teeth are influenced by certain behaviors that alter the positioning of the teeth. The top front teeth are forward in this bite. This even stops the lips from properly shutting.
Why do you need a bite correction?
Malaligned teeth can have a wide range of complications for you.
Teeth that protrude, for example, are more likely to chip, and an overbite or underbite can wear away enamel and perhaps induce a tooth fracture. A high-set dental crown or filling may also cause an uneven bite, which can cause tooth pain, hypersensitivity, and headaches.
Finally, when you bite, one or more teeth contact the ground first, exerting greater pressure on those teeth. This increased pressure can result in pain and severe inflammation around the root of the tooth.
Here are five reasons why you should have bite adjustment:
- A bad bite increases your chances of overworking your jaw and getting TMD (temporomandibular joint dysfunction), a painful condition that makes talking and chewing difficult.
- Food particles, plaque, and bacteria flourish in the extra pockets created by misaligned teeth. As a result, cavities and gum disease may develop. In severe cases, gum disease can cause painful, bleeding, inflammatory gums, as well as oral infections and tooth loss.
- A bad bite wears down and overstresses the enamel of your teeth's crowns, making them unpleasant or even loose. As a result, teeth may break. Even mild cases cause teeth to be overly sensitive to heat, cold, and specific foods.
- Malocclusion, if left untreated, can cause chronic migraine headaches or pain in other areas of your body, such as your jaw and neck.
- A "poor bite" can cause dentures to wear down on your alveolar ridge, creating ulcers and finally causing your dentures to no longer fit properly. Bridges, dental crowns, and other dental equipment in your mouth might be damaged by a bad bite.