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Malocclusions, or issues with the spacing, alignment or positioning of the teeth and jaws, come in a variety of different forms. As a board-certified orthodontist, Dr. Ibrahim has the training and expertise to determine the underlying cause and develop a personalized treatment plan to remedy it. While every smile is unique, cases typically fall into the following categories:
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CROWDING
When crowding occurs, the teeth overlap and become crooked due to a lack of space in the jaw.
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OPENBITE
With an open bite, the upper and lower front teeth don’t make contact when the jaws are closed and the back teeth are touching.
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UNDERBITE
An underbite is characterized by lower teeth that sit in front of the upper teeth when the teeth are closed together.
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OVERBITE
An overbite, sometimes referred to as overjet, is when the top teeth sit substantially farther forward than the bottom teeth when the teeth are closed together.
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SPACING
Spacing is when there’s too much room in the jaw and there are gaps between the teeth.