Common Orthodontic Conditions
At Great Lakes Orthodontics, we understand that a beautiful, healthy smile can have a profound impact on one's confidence and overall well-being. Our practice is dedicated to providing exceptional orthodontic care to patients of all ages. There are several reasons why your dentist may recommend a consultation with our expert orthodontic team, including:
Crowding
Occurs when teeth have insufficient room to erupt. Crowding can often be corrected by expansion, sometimes avoiding the need to remove teeth.
Overbite
The upper front teeth extend out over the lower front teeth, sometimes causing the lower front teeth to bite into the roof of the mouth.
Spacing
Spacing problems may be caused by missing or small teeth. This can occur in either the upper, lower, or both, causing biting issues.
Underbite
When the lower jaw extends out, causing the lower front teeth to sit in front of the upper front teeth.
Openbite
Proper chewing is impacted by this type of bite, in which the upper and lower front teeth do not overlap. This can be caused a number of unwanted habits.
Crossbite
The upper teeth sit inside the lower teeth, which may cause tooth wear and misaligned jaw growth.