Damon Smile - More Than Straight Teeth

Open Bite is a type of malocclusion, or in other words, misalignment in which the upper and lower teeth at the front bend slightly outwards and do not touch when the mouth is closed. It can be found in both children as well as adults. Causes of Open Bite Following are some of the main causes of Open Bite: An improper swallowing pattern is a habit that begins from a very tender age and it is found in a lot of people. Poor tongue posture can cause pressure on the front upper and lower teeth, leading to deformities and misalignments. Rheumatoid arthritis or dental arthritis can cause an Open Bite situation, as inflammation and swelling of gums can lead to severe pain and malocclusion of teeth. An injury to the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) can be a reason leading to the formation of an Open Bite case. Similarly other chronic jaw or dental injuries can lead to forming habits that can eventually cause an Open Bite. The lack of space for adult teeth to erupt can cause a misalignment with old...

  Overbite Teeth is also known as buckteeth.It is a case when the occlusion- i.e. the alignment of one’s teeth is improper. It is said to be as Overbite when the upper jaw sticks out and covers the lower jaw.It is a Malocclusion. A malocclusion is thus an improper alignment of one’s jaws. These cases are found in children as well as adults. These may occur at latter stages because of different habits that vary person to person. The malocclusions are classified into 3 different classes: Class I is defined as a slight overlap by the upper teeth. Class II is when the overlap is severe- it is also known as ‘prognathic’. Class III is the case of a severe underbite, where the lower jaw covers up the upper jaw, also referred to as ‘retrognathic’. The overbites are of two different types based on the origin of case: Skeletal Overbites : The most common cause of overbite is the shape and size of the teeth and the jaws. Generally seen in children, it is hereditary and genetic in nature. ...

Overbite Teeth is also known as buckteeth.It is a case when the occlusion- i.e. the alignment of one’s teeth is improper. It is said to be as Overbite when the upper jaw sticks out and covers the lower jaw.It is a Malocclusion. A malocclusion is thus an improper alignment of one’s jaws. These cases are found in children as well as adults. These may occur at latter stages because of different habits that vary person to person. The malocclusions are classified into 3 different classes: Class I is defined as a slight overlap by the upper teeth. Class II is when the overlap is severe- it is also known as ‘prognathic’. Class III is the case of a severe underbite, where the lower jaw covers up the upper jaw, also referred to as ‘retrognathic’. The overbites are of two different types based on the origin of case: Skeletal Overbites : The most common cause of overbite is the shape and size of the teeth and the jaws. Generally seen in children, it is hereditary and genetic in nature. Leavin...