Treatments

Orthodontic disorders

7. Underbite

Lower front teeth are in front of upper front teeth. An underbite is usually caused by undergrowth of the upper jaw, overgrowth of the lower jaw or a combination of the two (Class III Relationship). Underbite can also be caused by flared lower incisors, missing upper teeth or a combination of all the above. Early correction of underbite is recommended.

Underbite should be corrected because it can:

• prevent proper functioning of the front teeth or molars which can lead to premature wear of the teeth
• cause chewing or eating problems
• cause jaw or joint problems
• make your smile less attractive

How can an underbite be orthodontically corrected?

Underbite conditions can be corrected through growth modification of the jaws, extraction of teeth and in some cases, surgical correction of the jaws.

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