{"id":12508,"date":"2023-06-20T10:20:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-20T08:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clinicapuyuelo.digitalhamster.com\/blog\/solutions-to-overbite-in-children-and-adults\/"},"modified":"2023-07-12T13:14:20","modified_gmt":"2023-07-12T11:14:20","slug":"solutions-to-overbite-in-children-and-adults","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/clinicapuyuelo.digitalhamster.com\/en\/blog\/solutions-to-overbite-in-children-and-adults\/","title":{"rendered":"Solutions to overbite in children and adults"},"content":{"rendered":"

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An overbite is a type of dental malocclusion that occurs when the teeth of the upper jaw bone protrude noticeably over the teeth of the lower jaw bone. This pathology is caused either by the lack of development of the lower jaw bone or by the malposition of the teeth. <\/span><\/p>\n

Technically speaking, overbites belong to the group of Class II occlusions. In the infantile and juvenile phases we solve them with orthodontic<\/a> and dentofacial orthopedic treatments<\/a>, while in the adult phase, if the overbite is the result of asymmetry between the jaws, it will be necessary to combine orthodontics with maxillofacial surgery<\/a>. This is why it is so important to tackle the problem early and treat it at the right time and with the right techniques. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Habits and causes that lead to overbite<\/h2><\/div>
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Many cases of overbite are influenced by genetics. For this reason, it is important to pay special attention to the growth of children’s jaws from the earliest years of life. The earlier an overbite problem is detected, the easier it is to treat.<\/span><\/p>\n

In addition to the hereditary component in the correct position of the jaw and upper jaw, certain habits to avoid also play a role:<\/span><\/p>\n

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Causes of overbite in children<\/h3><\/div>
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Thumb suction<\/h3><\/div>
Many infants have this habit, also known as non-nutritive sucking, acquired in infancy. The problem of thumb sucking comes when it is prolonged until the growth of the first permanent teeth (at 3 or 4 years of age), or even continues into adolescence and adulthood.
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Tongue position<\/h3><\/div>
The bad habit of positioning the tongue between the front teeth, exerting pressure on them, can move them forward, generating dental malposition and malocclusion.<\/div> <\/div> <\/div> [\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]

Causes of overbite in adults<\/h3><\/div>
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Tongue position<\/h3><\/div>
The aforementioned habits are typical of the first years of childhood, but poor tongue position can occur throughout life, and can also alter the position of the teeth in adulthood.<\/div> <\/div> <\/div> [\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1611301702796{padding-top: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 25px !important;background-color: #89898a !important;}”][vc_column]

Problems that can be caused by overbite<\/h2><\/div>
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Dental malocclusions are quite common, but are often underestimated as merely an esthetic problem that affects facial harmony.<\/p>\n

If not treated correctly, an overbite can cause dental and digestive health problems that can affect the patient’s daily life:<\/p>\n

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Dental crowding<\/h3><\/div>
The incorrect development of the jaws affects the space of the teeth they house, increasing the probability of developing crowding and its consequent esthetic and hygienic problems.<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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Oral hygiene problems<\/h3><\/div>
Dental crowding prevents proper dental hygiene. Sufferers tend to accumulate more dental plaque<\/strong> and consequently are more prone to caries <\/strong>and gum disease: gingivitis<\/strong> or periodontitis<\/strong>.<\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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TMJ pain and tooth wear<\/h3><\/div>
Malocclusion causes the forces that support the teeth and the jaw joint to be unbalanced, generating tension and pain in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and wear and\/or fractures in the teeth.<\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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Chewing problems<\/h3><\/div>
Severe cases of dental malocclusion can make it difficult to chew food, affecting swallowing and subsequent digestion.<\/div> <\/div> <\/div> [\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_html]PGRpdiBjbGFzcz0iZHQtZmFuY3ktc2VwYXJhdG9yIiBzdHlsZT0id2lkdGg6IDEwMCU7Ij48ZGl2IGNsYXNzPSJkdC1mYW5jeS10aXRsZSIgc3R5bGU9ImNvbG9yOiAjNjY2NjY2OyI+PHNwYW4gY2xhc3M9InNlcGFyYXRvci1ob2xkZXIgc2VwYXJhdG9yLWxlZnQiIHN0eWxlPSJib3JkZXItY29sb3I6ICMwMGExOWI7Ij48L3NwYW4+PGgyIGNsYXNzPSJo4oKsYWQyIj5UcmVhdG1lbnQgZm9yIG92ZXJiaXRlIGluIGNoaWxkcmVuIGFuZCBhZHVsdHM8L2gyPjxzcGFuIGNsYXNzPSJzZXBhcmF0b3ItaG9sZGVyIHNlcGFyYXRvci1yaWdodCIgc3R5bGU9ImJvcmRlci1jb2xvcjogIzAwYTE5YjsiPjwvc3Bhbj48L2Rpdj48L2Rpdj4=[\/vc_raw_html][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Overbite can range from mild and practically imperceptible to severe and dangerous for the patient’s dental health. It is essential to go to a clinic that has advanced equipment in orthodontics, dentofacial orthopedics and TMJ to obtain an accurate diagnosis and intervene appropriately and at the right time. <\/span><\/p>\n

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