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What is a class 2 malocclusion?
That is when your lower jaw is a bit backwards compared to your upper jaw.
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What is malocclusion?
According to Wikipedia, a malocclusion "is a misalignment or incorrect relation between the teeth of the two dental arches when they approach each other as the jaws close.…" (MORE)
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What is a malocclusion?
Malocclusion means the teeth do not come together correctly when one bites. Common malocclusions include prognathic when the lower jaw sticks out too far, retronathic when the… lower jaw is too far back in relation to the upper jaw, and cross bite when the lower teeth rest outside the upper teeth on one side or the other. Many malocclusions can be corrected with orthodontic (braces) treatment. Others can require surgery, or a combination of surgery and orthodontic treatment. (MORE)
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How does a malocclusion affect a person?
Malocclusion may be seen as crooked, crowded, or protruding teeth. It may affect a person's appearance, speech, and/or ability to eat.
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What are inherited conditions that cause malocclusions?
Inherited conditions include too many or too few teeth, too much or too little space between teeth, irregular mouth and jaw size and shape, and atypical formations of the jaws… and face, such as a cleft palate. (MORE)
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What impact do malocclusions have on teeth?
Teeth may show abnormal signs of wear on the chewing surfaces or decay in areas of tight overlap. Chewing may be difficult.
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What other names is a malocclusion known by?
The word malocclusion literally means "bad bite." The condition may also be referred to as an irregular bite, crossbite, or overbite.
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What symptoms are associated with malocclusions?
Malocclusions may be symptomless or they may produce pain from increased stress on the oral structures.
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What treatment approach can remedy malocclusion?
Malocclusion may be remedied by orthodontic treatment; orthodontics is a specialty of dentistry that manages the growth and correction of dental and facial structures.
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When is surgery necessary to correct malocclusion?
In severe cases of malocclusion, surgery may be necessary and the patient would be referred to yet another specialist, an oral or maxillofacial surgeon.