Malocclusion or Bad Bite
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Malocclusion or bad bite
Malocclusion, or bad bite, is a condition in which the teeth are crowded, crooked or out of alignment, or the jaws don’t meet properly. This may become particularly noticeable between the ages of 6 and 12, when a child’s permanent teeth are coming in. If not treated early, a bad bite can make it difficult to keep teeth and gums clean where teeth are crooked or crowded, increasing the risk for cavities and gum disease.
Bad bites can also:
Affect proper development of the jaws.
Make the protruding teeth at risk for chips and fractures.
Affect eating and speaking.
Make some teeth more likely to wear abnormally or faster than those that are properly aligned.
