At Dental Designs of Owensboro, we provide innovative cosmetic dentistry. That means we fix all types of smile shortcomings.
Overlapping teeth are fairly common. And while many individuals don’t mind a slight overlap, others feel self-conscious and would like it repaired.
What causes teeth to overlap?
Genetics or thumbsucking as a toddler can bring about overlapping teeth. Of course, some kids have teeth that just came in that way.
The mouth may be too small to fit all the teeth effectively. Or having upper and lower jaws that don’t fit together can be a factor. In addition, an injury can knock the upper and lower jaw out of alignment. In some cases, missing teeth or extra teeth (such as wisdom teeth) can lead to an overlap.
Unfortunately, overlapping teeth can cause oral dilemmas.
When does it become important to repair overlapping teeth?
- Overlapping teeth cause a lisp
- Makes chewing or speaking difficult
- Creates jaw pain
- Triggers tooth grinding or clenching
- This causes the person to bite their inner cheeks
Certainly, there are benefits to fixing overlapping teeth in addition to cosmetic reasons.
How can you fix overlapping teeth? There are several methods for aligning overlapping teeth. Each has advantages and disadvantages. Discuss them with your dentist or orthodontist.
Are traditional braces the only way to fix overlapping teeth?
There are a few different types of braces available for correcting overlapping teeth:
- Clear aligners
- Invisalign
- Traditional braces
How long does it take to fix overlapping teeth?
The length of treatment varies depending on the severity of the overlap and other factors. However, in most cases, it can take at least one year to correct overlapping teeth, depending on the method.
Are overlapping teeth causing you oral dilemmas?
If overlapping teeth cause complications such as tooth or jaw pain, difficulty speaking clearly, or damaging oral habits, it is smart to consider correcting. Correcting overlapping teeth can help eliminate bad habits like tooth grinding, clenching the teeth, and biting the cheeks.
Another thing to keep in mind is that teeth continue to shift with age. Therefore, if you correct an overlap as a child or teen, you will likely need a retainer to maintain the teeth’s position.
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3164 ALVEY PARK DR E
OWENSBORO, KENTUCKY
423030
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