What You Need To Know About Crossbites

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What You Need To Know About Crossbites
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What Exactly is a Crossbite?
Crossbite is a type of oral misalignment. When
the upper and lower teeth close in a bite, the
two sets of teeth don't meet correctly. If any of
yours or your child's teeth lay closer to the
tongue or cheek instead of standing together
evenly, you probably have a crossbite. There are
generally two types of crossbites Anterior
Crossbites Similar to an underbite, occurs when
your top front teeth fall behind your lower front
teeth when you bite down. Posterior Crossbites
Occurs when your upper teeth fall inside your
lower teeth on one side when you bite down.
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What Problems Do Crossbites Create?

• When your bite is misaligned, you're more likely
  to suffer dental problems and other health and
  emotional issues. Effects of a bad bite include
• Tooth decay
• Gum disease
• Grinding down tooth enamel
• Jaw pain
• Asymmetrical smile and facial features
• Chronic headaches
• Cosmetic issues

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What to Do About Crossbite?
The best time to correct crossbite is in youth
before the mouth is done growing, but you can and
should seek treatment for a crossbite at any age.
There are various reasons why orthodontic
treatment is rising in popularity with adults.
You will be happy to know that there are numerous
treatment options available for adults too. If
you or someone in your family has a crossbite,
the best course of action is to schedule a visit
with the orthodontic team for a full examination.
From a thorough examination, they will be able to
identify if a crossbite is present and recommend
the proper course of treatment.
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Crossbite Correction and Treatment Options
Crossbite treatment aims for the bite pattern to
match evenly on all sides, and that involves
adjusting how the teeth are spread using
orthodontic appliances. There is a list of
treatment options available to correct a
crossbite. However, each case is different and
will require its own treatment plan. The best
solution is to start by talking to an orthodontic
team about crossbite correction and treatment
options available to you or your child.
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Why Choose Pure Orthodontics?
If you are looking for orthodontic treatment from
professionals, then schedule your consultation
with Pure Orthodontics Team. We are located in
West Edmonton, South Edmonton, North Edmonton,
Leduc, Red Deer, and Sherwood Park. As soon as
permanent teeth start coming in, kids, teens, and
adults all can benefit from orthodontic
treatment. Our team provides a perfect smile by
straightening your teeth and making sure you get
the right treatment.
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