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Why do malocclusions occur?
Malocclusions are most often inherited, but may be acquired.
What habits can cause malocclusions?
Malocclusions may be acquired from habits like finger or thumb sucking, tongue thrusting.
What symptoms are associated with malocclusions?
Malocclusions may be symptomless or they may produce pain from increased stress on the oral structures.
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.
Which teeth can become impact?
the wisom teeth
What effacts your teeth?
There are a great many different things that have an impact on your teeth. The foods and beverages have a huge impact on your teeth's health.
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.
What differences exist between a dentist and an orthodontist?
The orthodontist is a dentist, but not all dentists are orthodontists. Dentist diagnoses and treats problems in the cavity of the mouth. Orthodontists treat misalignments in the mouth, called malocclusions, such as extra teeth, crowded teeth, congenitally missing teeth, and spacing problems. Souce: https://www.mcdermottortho.com/whats-the-difference-between-a-dentist-endodontist-and-orthodontist/
What part of your body does an orthodonist look after?
Unlike dentists, orthodontists deal specifically with braces and other dental corrections. To answer your question they deal with mouth, teeth and gums.
What is a crooked smile?
What is a Malocclusion?It may be a new word to you. "Malocclusion" is a technical term for crooked, crowded or protruding teeth which do not fit together properly. Literally, the word means "bad bite." Most malocclusions are inherited. These include crowding of teeth, too much space between teeth, extra or missing teeth, cleft palate and a variety of irregularities of the jaws and face. Some malocclusions are acquired. They can be caused by thumb-sucking, tongue thrusting, dental disease, premature loss of primary or permanent teeth, accidents or some medical problems. Left untreated, these orthodontic problems can become worse. Crooked and crowded teeth are hard to clean and maintain. This may contribute to conditions that may cause tooth decay, eventual gum disease and tooth loss. A bad bite can also cause abnormal wear of tooth surfaces, difficulty in chewing and excess stress of the supporting bone and gum tissue
What else other than age can be distinguished from teeth?
Teeth can provide insights into a person's diet, health, and even lifestyle. For instance, wear patterns and cavities can indicate dietary habits or the presence of certain diseases. Additionally, dental records can reveal information about a person's ancestry and genetic background. The presence of specific dental features, like wisdom teeth or malocclusions, can also suggest environmental adaptations and evolutionary history.
How can we reduce the negative impact on our teeth when drinking soda or water through a straw?
Using a straw when drinking soda or water can help reduce the negative impact on teeth by minimizing direct contact with the teeth, which can help prevent erosion and decay.
