We often get consulted about crooked teeth or protruding teeth by parents whose children have them, and also often by adults who have them. Teeth that point in the wrong direction are one of the common types of bite problems that orthodontists treat. If you're concerned about crooked teeth or [...]

Open bites are just one of a number of bite alignment problems that orthodontists treat. If there's a space between your (or your child's) upper and lower teeth (usually the front teeth) when the mouth is closed, it's a good idea to consult an orthodontist about the issue, which is [...]

A deep bite is one of many types of bite problems that orthodontists treat. This is the name for a severe form of one of the most common malocclusions (misalignment of the teeth when the jaws are closed): an overbite. You've probably heard of overbites, but this severe form is [...]

If you're concerned about a gap between teeth in your own mouth or your child's, don't worry; it's generally a simple problem to fix. This condition, also known as diastema, is one of a number of bite and tooth alignment problems that orthodontists treat. It's always best to be proactive [...]

There are a number of bite problems that orthodontists treat. One of the more common is known as dental crowding, also referred to as overcrowding, tooth crowding, or crowded teeth. If you or your child have signs of overcrowded teeth, consult an orthodontist as soon as you can. This is [...]

Orthodontists treat a number of malocclusions, or problems with the way a person's teeth align when the jaws are closed. Crossbites are one example, and they're fairly common. If you suspect your child has this dental condition, or you've recently been given the diagnosis, below is some introductory information about [...]

We'd just like to take this opportunity to remind everyone why summer is a great time to get braces for your child! If your son or daughter has one of the many types of bite problems that orthodontists treat, it's often a good idea to use their summer break to [...]

Orthodontists treat a variety of bite problems. One such problem is an underbite, also known in more scientific lingo as a Class III malocclusion or a prognathism. Underbites aren't as common or well-known as their counterpart—overbites—but like any jaw and tooth alignment problem, they need to be taken seriously. Here's [...]

An overbite (the severe form of which is called a deep bite) is one of the most common types of bite problems that orthodontists treat. If you know or suspect that your child has this condition, here's some basic information about overbites to help you understand it, as well as [...]

Orthodontists treat a number of different types of bite problems, which are examples of “malocclusion,” or misalignment of the teeth. When left unaddressed, these issues can cause a variety of complications, including aesthetic concerns, discomfort or pain, trouble pronouncing words properly, difficulty chewing, inability to brush the teeth properly, and [...]