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Crossbite

Crossbites occur when the palate and upper jaw constrict so one or more upper and lower teeth don’t match on one or both sides. Crossbites also occur when teeth are reversed in position. 

Early correction of a crossbite is highly recommended because it can cause:

• Excessive wear of the teeth
• Gum disease, including loss of bone surrounding the tooth
• Jaw deformity
• Improper chewing patterns
• An unattractive smile.

posterior crossbite	anterior crossbite

 

Crossbites can be treated in several ways. If Dr. Atoosa Nikaeen diagnoses a single-tooth crossbite, she may recommend orthodontic braces be used to move the tooth to its correct position. If you have a multiple-teeth crossbite, the likely treatment includes jaw expansion with braces or other orthodontic appliances. 

 

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