7 Ways Bite Abnormalities Hurt Your Child

Some growing mouths develop bite problems.

7 Ways Bite Abnormalities Can Harm Your Child

Jaw alignment problems can cause a range of issues for little ones.

1. They can hurt!
2. They can make it difficult to eat a nutritious diet because they inhibit proper chewing and swallowing
3. They can delay or prevent normal speech development
4. They increase the risk of gum disease and tooth decay because oral hygiene is more difficult
5. Over time, the child can develop a TMJ condition
6. They can cause a distorted facial shape
7. Unattractive teeth can cause low self-esteem

Fortunately, there are a variety of effective treatments, including orthodontia.

Bring your child to an orthodontist early!

If you suspect your child has a bite misalignment, it is especially important to have them examined as early as possible. By starting early, you can make sure they avoid years of pain and self-consciousness.

If you suspect your child has a bite issue, call Burlingame Smile Studio.

Malocclusion (literally “bad bite”) is the term used for all kinds of bite problems including overbites, underbites and crossbites.

Let’s talk about the various types of bite abnormalities.

Overbites and Underbites

When the lower jaw is smaller than the upper jaw, the condition is called an overbite. When the reverse is true, it is called an underbite.

Crossbites

This may sound impossible, but it happens.

Crossbites occur when lower teeth are in the wrong position. They may be incorrectly positioned sideways, forward or backward.

At Burlingame Smile Studio, we diagnose bite abnormalities. Doctor April Lee provides orthodontic expertise to treat children’s bite problems.

Contact Burlingame Smile Studio:

650-231-2680

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1740 Marco Polo Way Ste 12
Burlingame, California
94010