When is Orthodontic Treatment needed?
There are various conditions which can be benefitted from Orthodontic Treatment.
- Irregular teeth
- Increased Overjet
- Decreased Overjet
- Deep bite
- Crossbite (edge to edge bite)
- Open bite
- Spacing
- Impacted teeth
- TMJ problems
- Cavities & bad breath
- Habits like Mouth breathing, tongue thrusting, thumb sucking
- Migraine and other headaches
- Sleep disorders
These conditions may affect the looks & smile. The way teeth join affects the functions like chewing, speech etc. Orthodontic problems also affect teeth, gums, jaws and orofacial muscles impacting the overall health.
References
Who needs orthodontic treatment? Who gets it? And who wants it?
The Impact of Malocclusion/Orthodontic Treatment Need on the Quality of Life: A Systematic Review
Orthodontic traction of a maxillary impacted canine (MIC) increases the orthodontic treatment time.
[Orthodontic treatment in patients with periodontitis]
Migraine with aura and dental occlusion: a case report
Diagnosis and Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Review
Orthodontic treatment for deep bite and retroclined upper front teeth in children