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Malocclusion Treatment in Harley Street, London

Malocclusion of the teeth is a term that describes an appreciable deviation from normal occlusion. This means that teeth are not aligned properly, leading to a bite correction treatment being required.

About This Condition

Generally teeth should fit comfortably in your mouth and not be crowded or have big gaps. The top jaw should overlap the bottom one slightly.

If teeth are misaligned, they can often pose functional difficulties for the affected person, which can also lead to problems with oral and digestive health if left untreated.

Bite issues can present themselves in the following ways:

Overbite
Reverse bite
Crossbite
Open bite

A person affected by a malocclusion can often find they experience an altered facial appearance. They may also struggle with biting their cheeks or tongue, pain or discomfort when eating, speech problems (such as a lisp), or mouth breathing. This condition is often found to be inherited, so prevention is difficult.

However, there are some conditions or habits that can alter the jaw’s structure and shape, such as the following:

Cleft lip and palate
Prolonged use of dummies
Prolonged digit sucking
Injury or trauma to the teeth or face
Poor dental care

Bite issues can be corrected with the following methods:

Wearing braces
Removing teeth that are causing the mouth to be overcrowded
Applying crowns or dental bonding to reshape the teeth
Jaw surgery alloing placement of the jaws in the ideal position to meet in better functional and aesthetic way

Any issues with a bite are best diagnosed by an orthodontist that specialises in braces. Once your bite has been treated, you may feel more comfortable. Your confidence may grow knowing that your smile is more aesthetically pleasing, as well as having issues with speech and eating rectified.

At elleven Dental, the best specialist practice in London, our orthodontists are able to correct teeth alignment problems through a number of procedures. During your consultation, our team will sit down with you and discuss your options to correct your bite or teeth alignment. These options include Invisalign, orthodontic treatments like jaw surgery, or general dentistry procedures to help with bite issues. Contact the best practice in London for award-winning treatment today.

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