Guide To Orthodontic Treatments
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Smile Guide: Orthodontic Options
At HB Dental Care, we’re committed to helping you achieve a healthy, confident smile. We offer a variety of orthodontic treatment options tailored to suit all ages and lifestyles.
Explore our Orthodontic Treatment Guide to understand your options and why HB Dental Care is the trusted choice for your orthodontic care.
Your first step is to book a consultation, where we’ll assess your needs and recommend the most suitable treatment plan.
Why should you have Orthodontic Treatment?
Misaligned teeth can cause discomfort, headaches, and make daily tasks like chewing or speaking harder. Orthodontic treatment improves function, boosts confidence, and makes brushing and flossing more effective—reducing the risk of plaque and decay.
- Straight teeth, strong confidence.
- Straight teeth look good and improve oral health.
- Treatment is often affordable with flexible payment options.
- Orthodontic care has evolved to suit everyone’s needs.
What is Malocclusion
Class 1 Malocclusion
Class 1 malocclusion is an overlap of upper teeth over the lower teeth. It happens due to
prolonged bottle use or thumb sucking in childhood. But it doesn’t affect your bite that much
and can be fixed with minor malocclusion treatment. Class 1 malocclusion of teeth has 3 types.
The teeth lean towards the tongue in type 1. In type 2, lower teeth are angled towards the
tongue, and upper teeth stick out in narrow arches. In type 3 of malocclusion, the upper teeth
are crowded, and they lean towards the tongue.
Class 2 Malocclusion
Class 2 malocclusion has the upper teeth sticking out over the lower teeth. But this
malocclusion of teeth is severe enough to affect your bite significantly. It needs early orthodontic
intervention. It may take time for malocclusion treatment to correct the alignment of your teeth.
But it can be permanently treated. Class 2 malocclusion has 2 divisions. Upper teeth lean
towards the lips in division 1. In division 2, the upper central incisors lean towards the tongue.
Class 3 Malocclusion
Class 3 malocclusion is a type of underbite where the lower teeth stick out over the upper teeth.
However, it can be a crossbite also when some upper teeth and some lower teeth overlap each
other. Class 3 malocclusion is divided into 3 types based on the alignment of the teeth. In type
1, teeth form an abnormally shaped arch. In type 2 malocclusion of teeth, the lower front teeth
are angled towards the tongue. And in type 3, the upper arch is abnormal and upper teeth are
angled towards the tongue.
What Are The Different Types Of Malocclusions?
There are various types of bites teeth can show, which are listed below:
-1 Overcrowding
Overcrowding is a common condition typically caused due to lack of space resulting from overlapping or crooked teeth.
-2 Spacing
When there is too much or too little space for the teeth, it results in crowding which can adversely impact the eruption of permanent teeth.
-3 Openbite
When the upper and lower front teeth do not overlap each other, it results in the formation of
an opening that leads straight into the mouth. The problem of an open bite can also occur on
the sides of the mouth.
-4 Overjet
An overjet is when the top front teeth extend beyond the lower front teeth horizontally,
interfering with the functions of chewing food and speaking.
-5 Overbite
Some overlapping of the lower front teeth is natural but when the upper front teeth are biting
down right into the gums, an increased overbite is caused where the lower front teeth can also
bite into the roof of the mouth.
-6 Underbite
When the lower front teeth are positioned far forward than the upper front teeth, it results in an
underbite which is also known as anterior crossbite.
-7 Crossbite
A crossbite can happen on either or both the sides of the jaw when the upper front teeth are
biting right inside the lower teeth. The condition can also affect your front or back teeth.
-8 Diastema
Diastema refers to the space between two adjacent teeth, usually the front teeth.
-9 Impacted Tooth
An impacted tooth is the one that cannot erupt from the gum naturally and needs to be
extracted or exposed so that a brace can be fitted.
-10 Missing Tooth
Also known as hypdontia, this condition occurs as a result of trauma or improper development
of teeth.
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Treatment Options
Book a consultation today with one of our team, who will be happy to discuss these options with you in-depth, and assess your suitability for orthodontics. Further information on each of these options are available on our website.
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