A Healthy Bite
Let us understand what is a healthy bite before we discuss the abnormal or unhealthy bite (Malocclusion). A healthy bite is defined as the upper teeth meeting in front of the lower teeth. In the front this overlap is about 1/4 to 1/3 of the lower. In each jaw the teeth are aligned within a symmetrical arc, in contact with each other.
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Spacing
Openbite
Crowding
Protrusion
Underbite
Crossbite
Overbite
Impacted
Extra Teeth
Common Orthodontic Problems
An abnormal bite is a misalignment of teeth and/or an incorrect meeting of the upper and lower teeth. Many people have some sort of malocclusion, from one single tooth out of alignment, spacing around the teeth, to more severe problems.
Missing Teeth
