Malocclusion
Malocclusion refers to misalignment of the teeth and/or an incorrect relationship between the upper and lower dental arches, including overbites, underbites, and crossbites.
Definition
Malocclusion refers to misalignment of the teeth and/or an incorrect relationship between the upper and lower dental arches, including overbites, underbites, and crossbites.
In-Depth
What You Need to Know
Malocclusion is classified into three categories: Class I (most common — teeth are slightly overlapping but the bite is normal), Class II (overbite — upper jaw and teeth significantly overlap lower), and Class III (underbite — lower jaw protrudes forward). Causes include heredity, childhood habits like thumb sucking and prolonged pacifier use, early tooth loss, and jaw injuries. Beyond cosmetic concerns, malocclusion can cause difficulty chewing, speech problems, jaw pain, increased risk of tooth decay and gum disease, and sleep breathing disorders.
Calls & Questions
What Patients Ask
Common phone questions about malocclusion — and how Front Desk handles scheduling and call routing automatically.
Common Patient Questions
- 1What type of bite problem do I have?
- 2Does my child need braces?
- 3Can malocclusion cause headaches?
- 4Is it too late to fix my bite?
How Front Desk Helps Your Practice
Front Desk captures bite concern details from callers, recommends an orthodontic evaluation, notes that treatment is available for all ages, and schedules consultation appointments.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about malocclusion.
Malocclusion refers to misalignment of the teeth and/or an incorrect relationship between the upper and lower dental arches, including overbites, underbites, and crossbites. Malocclusion is classified into three categories: Class I (most common — teeth are slightly overlapping but the bite is normal), Class II (overbite — upper jaw and teeth significantly overlap lower), and Class III (underbite — lower jaw protrudes forward). Causes include heredity, childhood habits like thumb sucking and prolonged pacifier use, early tooth loss, and jaw injuries.
Your dental provider can answer this during your appointment. Front Desk captures bite concern details from callers, recommends an orthodontic evaluation, notes that treatment is available for all ages, and schedules consultation appointments.
Your dental provider can answer this during your appointment. Front Desk captures bite concern details from callers, recommends an orthodontic evaluation, notes that treatment is available for all ages, and schedules consultation appointments.
Your dental provider can answer this during your appointment. Front Desk captures bite concern details from callers, recommends an orthodontic evaluation, notes that treatment is available for all ages, and schedules consultation appointments.
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