Incorrect bite in adults. How to align your teeth? The alignment of teeth with braces, kappa: photos before and after. Correction of bite without braces

The article will tell you about the most common ways to change the occlusion in children and adults.

The problem of an incorrect occlusion is present in more than 80% of the population. An incorrect bite not only changes our appearance, but also leads to a number of health problems.

• Curved teeth are difficult to clean. As a consequence, people with an incorrect bite are more likely to suffer from dental problems.
• An incorrect bite causes a lower jaw joint injury. Such changes can cause pain when chewing, as well as headaches
• Poor chewing food leads to digestive problems
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• Incorrect bite causes the jaw to work unevenly, which causes some teeth to stiffen more than others
• Incorrect bite can cause sleep problems, reduceoperability and self-esteem

Causes of malocclusion

• Genetic. The structure of the jaw and teeth can go by inheritance. This does not mean that if the father or mother had a wrong bite, the child will have 100% as well. But such a person automatically turns into a "risk group"
• Bite can be modified even early childhood. For example, the habit of sucking a finger has a bad effect on the future structure of the teeth. Also, many doctors note that the pacifier does not have the best effect on the bite of the
• . The presence of adenoids or other breathing problems also alter the bite in children. The habit of breathing with the mouth puts the jaw in an abnormal position, which adversely affects the development of the oral cavity.
• . Rapid removal of milk teeth( for example, as a result of trauma)

Bite correction

Correct bite Photo

The image shows the types of bite.

Correct and incorrect bite

Correction of mesial occlusion

• In dentistry, bite is the method of closing the teeth of the upper and lower jaw
• Mesial bite is not a normal position of the jaw, in which the lower jaw goes forward
• In terms of appearance, this arrangement of the jaw leads to the appearance of "strong-willedchin ".The facial features become more severe and rough
• For women, this often becomes a big problem in terms of appearance. But mesial bite also leads to a number of other problems not related to external data of
• . At an early age( up to 10-12 years), this bite can be corrected with the help of drops or plates. The sooner the treatment begins, the faster the jaws will get the normal form of
• . In more advanced age, braces are used. This method of treatment is longer and more expensive
• In rare cases, surgery is performed

Types of malocclusion

Correction of distal occlusion

• The distal bite has an opposite structure. With this change, the upper jaw goes forward. The back can also fall back
• The distal bite develops from early childhood. As a result, the upper jaw is fully formed, and the lower jaw is fully formed, and the lower one is underdeveloped.
• It is much easier to correct the distal occlusion in childhood when the jaws only begin to develop.
• In childhood, various methods are used to stimulate the development of the mandible.
• For adults, braces are generally used,long time
• Additionally used myotherapy, which is aimed at strengthening the lower jaw
• The course of treatment for adults can last about 3 years,the lateral distal bite is treated even longer

The alignment of the teeth with the braces

• The essence of the equalization of the teeth by the braces is the application of the pressure of the desired value
• . Depending on the age, the structure of the teeth and the degree of curvature, the dentist will choose a load that will better correct the curvature.
• The pressure on the teeth should not betoo strong, as it causes discomfort and can destroy bone tissue
• In childhood, alignment of the teeth with braces is much easier, as children's bones are moreand are at the stage of development of
• Braces can not only align the teeth, but also reduce or increase the jaw itself
• In this case, the pressure is applied to all teeth inside or outside, depending on the purpose of
• At the age of 10 years, braces should not be used, since the jaw is just starting to form, and the braces can break this process

Brackets "before" and "after" photos

Result of wearing braces

Correcting the occlusion with drops

• There are two types of capes - individual and thermo
• Individuals are made from a jaw mold for each patient separately
• Thermoplastic have a standard shape, they are softened before putting on and they take the shape of the jaw
• Kaps are usually used for minor deformities of the jaw
• They exert less pressure on the teeth and jaws than Brecci or lamellas
• KapiDo not cause pain, it's easy enough to get used to. Another advantage is that they are almost invisible.
• Make kapy from various types of plastic or silicone

"before" and "after"

capsules. The result of wearing the

cap. Bite correction and alignment of the teeth without braces.

• Braces are usually not used to correct teeth bite in children. If the curvature of the teeth is significant, then special plates
• are used. The plates are made individually for the impression of the jaw, they have special screws that regulate the pressure.
• . The use of the cap is practiced with minor curvatures of the teeth.
• . The trainers are another dental device that looks very much like a kapi, but acts moreeffective
• Surgical intervention

Change in bite-free bite

Surgical correction of occlusion

• Surgical correctionThe bite is no longer relevant, it has been replaced by more effective and reliable methods of
• Therefore, dental clinics generally avoid this method.
• The essence of the surgical method is to remove a part of the teeth before changing the occlusion. When removing, space is released, which allows you to reduce the jaw to the right size

Bite correction: tips and reviews

• Parents should regularly take their children to the dentist to notice the need for
• help in time. Do not delay putting the plate. For the child to fix a bite probably in rather short terms
• If the wrong bite "has lived" up to adult years this problem also needs to be corrected. Incorrect bite can cause many health problems in the future
• Contact a reliable dentist. He will prescribe the best way to correct the bite of the
• Have patience, bite correction in adults usually takes several years

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