MALOCCLUSION OR MISALIGNED TEETH
A child’s smile is special no matter what. But having crooked teeth or incorrectly positioned teeth does hamper it.
It not only becomes an issue with smiling but also proves to be a hindrance during brushing.
The issue of malocclusion (improper position of teeth) during the growing stage will worsen in adulthood if left unattended. The issue will become more severe and much more time is required to correct it.
Causes of malocclusion
- Milk teeth do not fall on time
- Early removal of milk teeth
- Decayed milk teeth
- Space present in the mouth is less than space required for teeth to erupt
- Habits like thumb sucking, tongue thrusting
Malocclusion can be prevented by
- Timely dental visits
- Timely treatment of milk teeth
- Use of space maintainers in case of early removal of milk teeth
- Timely use of habit breaking appliances
1. What are the causes of malocclusion?
Causes of malocclusion
- Milk teeth do not fall on time
- Early removal of milk teeth
- Decayed milk teeth
- Over- retained milk teeth
- Space present in the mouth is less than space required for teeth to erupt
- Habits like thumb sucking, tongue thrusting
2. How can malocclusion be prevented?
Malocclusion can be prevented by
- Timely dental visits
- Timely treatment of milk teeth
- Use of space maintainers in case of early removal of milk teeth
- Timely use of habit breaking appliances
3. What treatments are available to correct malocclusion?
- Habit breaking appliances
- Removable Orthodontic plate – it corrects the orthodontic problems which can be corrected during growing stage
- Removal of over-retained milk teeth
- Malocclusion can be prevented by
- Timely dental visits
- Timely treatment of milk teeth
- Use of space maintainers in case of early removal of milk teeth
- Timely use of habit breaking appliances
- Don’t ignore milk teeth – their position and health is important
- If you find that your kid is having habit like thumb sucking even after the age of 4 years, consult a dentist immediately
- Treatment of milk teeth is important to prevent their early loss.
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