When teeth in the lower jaw and upper jaw come together for any functional purpose, such as eating or speaking, they are said to be in Occlusion. When there is a misalignment of teeth to the other teeth in the same or the opposing arch, it is known as Malocclusion, meaning the teeth are incorrectly placed.
The misaligned teeth are unable to perform necessary functions due to the misalignment.
Misalignment of the teeth is a problem that can lead to various oral health and even digestive health complications.
Types of Malocclusions
Crowded teeth/Overcrowding
It is a prevalent condition and is often caused by a lack of space in the jaw structure, resulting in crooked and overlapped teeth. It is the most common cause of orthodontic intervention among adults.
Overjet
In this condition, the top teeth extend past the bottom teeth horizontally. Protruding teeth can cause problems with eating and speech. As well as risk damage.
