MALOCCLUSION is not an oral disease, however it is a condition that affects oral function (such as chewing food & speech), and impairs oral hygiene that leads to tooth decay and gum problems. Compromised facial and smile esthetics that manifests as a result of the malocclusion can lead to lack of self-confidence, and even depression as documented in many survey studies conducted world over.
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS:
The most obvious sign of malocclusion is the compromised esthetics from irregular teeth position such as protruding front teeth, crowding of teeth, spacing between teeth, deep overlap of front teeth or asymmetrical alignment of teeth. Other symptoms would include difficulty in chewing food, slurred speech and occasional pain in the jaw joint (near the ear).
WHO CAN TREAT?
Orthodontic treatment is what’s required to correct a malocclusion. A dentist who is specially trained to correct malocclusions is called an ORTHODONTIST. They conduct various diagnostic investigations and carry out a treatment procedure that best suits you, based on your needs and requirement.
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS:
The most obvious sign of malocclusion is the compromised esthetics from irregular teeth position such as protruding front teeth, crowding of teeth, spacing between teeth, deep overlap of front teeth or asymmetrical alignment of teeth. Other symptoms would include difficulty in chewing food, slurred speech and occasional pain in the jaw joint (near the ear).
WHO CAN TREAT?
Orthodontic treatment is what’s required to correct a malocclusion. A dentist who is specially trained to correct malocclusions is called an ORTHODONTIST. They conduct various diagnostic investigations and carry out a treatment procedure that best suits you, based on your needs and requirement.