Front teeth stick out forward: how to fix, photo

Protruding teeth do not look aesthetically pleasing and make a person feel uncomfortable. For those who want to always feel confident and shine with a perfect smile, it is important to understand how to fix the front teeth if they bulge forward. Modern dental developments are helping to solve this problem in several ways. Much depends on the reason for this. malocclusion.

Why the teeth don't close

If the front teeth protrude forward, we can talk about distal occlusion. This is a disorder characterized by strong extension of the upper jaw in relation to the lower. Due to such an ailment, unpleasant consequences arise:

• painful sensations;
• load on the chewing muscles;
• crunching or clicking when closing the dentition.

Not all teeth can protrude forward, but only some or some one.

In the photo, the upper teeth protrude forward:

The causes of the defect lie in the following problems:

• stomatitis;
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• extraction of milk teeth ahead of time;
• improper development in the womb;
• improper and unbalanced food intake;
• consequences of improper installation, wearing or removal braces;
• early or too late eruption dairy elements;
• if there are (especially in childhood) inflammation of the gums.

Complications

If the teeth stick out forward, it threatens with complications. Among the lungs:

• ugly appearance;
• vulnerability to dental diseases;
• risk of occurrence periodontal disease;
• faster wear;
• hypersensitivity;
• painful sensations;
• excessive stress on the speech muscles.

More complex consequences include:

• decreased dental function;
• complicated chewing of food (can lead to diseases of the liver, stomach, intestines);
• psychological, emotional and speech problems (development of speech defects).

Serious complications:

• persistent headaches;
• hearing impairment;
• bad breath night and day.

Serious problems arise when a person forms changes in the temporomandibular joint. But, nevertheless, we must not forget that doctors are always ready to go to an appointment and help if the front jaw protrudes forward. All complications can be weakened, alleviated.

How to fix a defect

If one or more front teeth protrude forward, most often a bracket system is installed. For each patient, the necessary bend of the system is selected, the individual position of the fixing section for each chewing element. There are several types of braces, the choice depends on the indications and capabilities of the patient:

• metal (one of the most affordable and popular);
• ceramic (durable and capable of staining, do not glare in the light, protect enamel from caries and acid accumulation);
• sapphire (suitable only for those with a lighter shade of tooth enamel);
• lingual (a very quick and effective solution to the problem, but quite expensive);
• ligature-free (they have a clip for fastening and this differs from the usual ligature system).

In the photo, the types of braces for the front upper teeth and the result before / after:

Braces help to eliminate the problem, and the defect can be corrected in other ways:

• veneers and lumineers (used only to mask irregularities and unattractive bite);
• mouthguards (made to order, taking into account all the features of the jaw and face shape);
• vestibular plates (installed exclusively for children from 2 years to 5 years old and contribute to the leveling of bite irregularities);
• trainers (special silicone splints for the upper and lower jaw, which eliminate discomfort, snoring and shortness of breath at night).

After examining the patient, the dentist will advise how best to correct large teeth in the front or their protrusion.

Teeth protruded after braces

If braces have been installed on the front teeth, after their removal, in some cases, the teeth can also come apart. There are several reasons for this:

• too early removal of braces (contributes to the return to the previous position);
• initially incorrect installation of braces;
• medical attitudes and rules were not respected;
• there was a breakdown of a medical device, but the patient was dragging on to see a doctor;
• the doctor did not take into account the individual anatomical features of the patient;
• the retention period is not observed - the most common reason if the teeth do not close and are curved after removing the braces;
• the patient was little observed by the doctor, therefore, corrective work was not carried out correctly.

In this case, the treatment will be a timely correction. Otherwise, negative consequences will arise:

• deformation of a part of the skull;
• development caries and grinding teeth;
• impossibility of carrying out prosthetics;
• various disorders (breathing, gastrointestinal tract and others).

V separate material You can learn more about how braces move your teeth and more about why they come apart after the system is removed.

How to prevent the problem

Preventive measures:

1. According to the rules, use all orthodontic products (braces, veneers, other devices), in no case take them off prematurely and immediately consult a doctor in case of breakage.
2. Visit the dentist from time to time to monitor changes (complications or improvements).
3. Avoid stress, poor health, exhausting physical and mental stress;
4. Take vitamin and mineral complexes, which include all the necessary nutrients for the proper development of bone tissue.

The above measures are required if the bite is formed incorrectly. Their observance, as well as consolidation, will help to avoid more negative consequences.

If two or more front teeth protrude in the child, you cannot pull with the treatment.

Even from a young age, it is necessary to resort to orthodontists to correct the bite. After all, dental trouble can lead to low self-esteem of the child, pain, embarrassment, inconvenience. You should not neglect the health of your own and your children.