Cross bite is one of the forms of malocclusion, which greatly affects the aesthetics and chewing function. In addition, it also causes some harm to the health of patients. So how to treat cross bite effectively and safely? Refer to the article below to find the answer!
Index
What is cross bite?
Cross bite is a condition of malocclusion when there are many teeth that are misaligned in different groups on the jaw arch, some groups protrude, some groups recede. The cross bite breaks the relationship between the two jaws, causing the teeth to lose their harmony and balance. That seriously affects the smile aesthetics.
Although cross bite causes loss of tooth symmetry, it is difficult to recognize this condition, only when the patients smiles will they realize the natural loss of teeth. If the cross bite is shown in the front teeth, it can be easily observed, whereas if it occurs in the molars, it is difficult to detect even when the person is smiling.
2. How many types?
Classification of cross bites will be based on the group of misaligned teeth, namely:
2.1. Incisor cross bite
Incisor cross bite is a condition in which one or more of the upper front teeth are inside the lower front teeth when the jaw is closed. About 4-5% of the population experience incisor cross bite.
This type directly affects facial aesthetics, making many people feel insecure and afraid to communicate.
2.2. Molar cross bite
Molar cross bite is a phenomenon in which one or more groups of upper teeth (canines, premolars, molars) are located inward compared to the lower teeth group.
Molar cross bite can occur on one or both sides of the mouth. And this cross bite occurs more commonly than incisor cross bite, accounting for 16% of the population and greatly affects the ability to chew, harmful to overall health.
3. Causes
There are many main causes of cross bite:
Genetic
The first and most common cause is often genetic or congenital. If a parent, grandparent, or relative has this trait in your family, it's very likely that your children will inherit the condition. Or maybe the child has had a wrong tooth structure since birth, so the older it is, the clearer it is.
Bad habits
Some bad habits such as thumb sucking, tongue thrusting, long-term use of pacifiers or bottles, etc. can affect the development of the jawbone in children, leading to cross bite in adulthood.
- Mouth breathing
Mouth breathing if maintained for a long time can affect the structure and development of the face, leading to misaligned teeth. Therefore, if at a young age, children have a habit of mouth breathing and the upper jaw is congenitally narrow, the risk of cross bite deviation is higher.
- Crowded teeth
In the process of tooth replacement, the baby teeth, although loose but not removed, will hinder the growth of the permanent teeth. At this time, there is no gap, so the permanent teeth must overlap the baby teeth, causing misalignment.
In addition, if the jaw is narrow, there is not enough room to accommodate the teeth, so the posterior teeth do not have room to grow, so they overlap, causing a cross bite.
4. Is cross bite dangerous?
Misaligned teeth, whether more or less, will affect health and life. How harmful is the cross bite? Here are some of the negative effects:
Cross bite at rest does not have as much of an impact on the face as other malocclusions. However, smiling and talking will cause a loss of aesthetics, greatly affecting the psychology of patients, making them feel less confident in communication and life.
Crowded teeth will greatly affect daily chewing activities. At that time, food that is not thoroughly crushed will lead to diseases of the gastrointestinal tract such as stomach pain, stomach, colon ...
If the cross bite is too severe, it can cause distortion or misalignment of the jaw, leading to a deformed, unbalanced face.
Similar to other deviations, cross bite also causes dental diseases if not cleaned properly such as bad breath, tooth decay, gingivitis...
When cross bite is not treated promptly, on time, and for a long time, this will cause enamel worn due to the constant impact of chewing force, which can damage the dentin and pulp below.
If cross bite with teeth grinding, it can cause headaches, stress, thereby reducing health.
5. Solutions
Currently, there are many solutions that can completely treat cross bite, bring beautiful teeth, standard occlusal. However, depending on the condition and cause, the doctor will have the appropriate treatment indications to get the best results for you.
Expander
Cross bite due to underdevelopment of the upper jaw can be corrected with expander, which helps to widen the distance and increase the area of the upper jaw. Thanks to that, the teeth will no longer be crowded.
Usually after that, the patient needs to combine with orthodontics to arrange and adjust the teeth to the standard position.
Porcelain teeth
If the cross bite occurs only in 1 or a few teeth, the doctor may consider porcelain teeth solution.
By grinding a small amount of enamel in a certain ratio and then using dentures or veneers to restore it, you will have a beautiful and natural new set of teeth right away.
Orthopaedic surgery
This method is often applied to severe cross bite due to overdevelopment of the jawbone or cleft palate.
The doctor will perform a minor surgery to cut or realign the jawbone structure. Thereby bringing the entire occlusal to the standard position.
Orthodontics
With cross bite by teeth, doctor will assign bracing (orthodontics). This is considered a safe and effective solution.
The doctor will examine, check the dental condition and proceed to install appliances on the teeth to adjust the teeth to the correct position on the jaw arch. The time to cure cross bite can take 1.5 - 2 years.
Orthodontics is performed in many different forms, giving you a variety of choices such as traditional bracing, porcelain bracing… and clear aligner. Each solution will have different advantages and disadvantages. Depending on the status, wishes and economic conditions of each person, there are suitable options.
In addition, in some cases, children may need to use an orthodontic headgear to ensure the best results.
Clear aligner - aesthetic solution for a perfect smile
Leetray Clear Aligner is considered to be the most advanced orthodontic solution available today. Possesses many outstanding advantages such as:
Optimal aesthetics thanks to the aligner is crafted with a transparent color, hugging the crown of the tooth, so it is almost invisible to the opposite person.
High flexibility, can be easily disassembled, helping you to eat comfortably and have better dental hygiene.
High safety, does not irritate or rub lips, cheeks, tongue
Save time on examination because the patient can change the tray at home according to the doctor's instructions
Currently, on the orthodontic market, clear aligner is performed by many units. And among them, Leetray Clear Aligner is interested, trusted and chosen by a large number of customers thanks to the following factors:
Suitable cost: Leetray aligners cost from 30 to 80 million VND / case, which is lower than Invisalign - a brand from the US (ranging from 80 to 120 million VND / case).
Fix all teeth defects: Similar to other clear aligner, Leetray treats all cases of tooth problems from simple to complex. Brings a beautiful, close-fitting and standard .
Reduce treatment time: The most outstanding feature of Leetray compared to Invisalign is that it can shorten treatment time. Because the aligners are manufactured directly in Vietnam, without intermediaries and are closely supported by doctors 24/7, problems or troubles about the aligners will be promptly overcome, limiting the waiting time.
6. Reputable clinics to treat cross bite in HCMC
Vincos Dental Clinic is currently one of the prestigious and quality clinics in Ho Chi Minh City, trusted by many customers to be the place to fix the defects of the teeth, including the cross bite.
Vincos has a team of leading expert doctors, with deep expertise and extensive experience combined with modern equipment, machinery and facilities that promise to help effectively treat misaligned teeth, creates a beautiful smile, standard occlusal.
At the same time, Vincos is also the pioneer clinic to distribute Leetray Clear Aligner - bringing great orthodontic experiences at extremely attractive prices to everyone.
Coming to Vincos all teeth defects will be completely overcome, giving you a confident, shining smile.
If you still have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us right away so we can answer them as soon as possible!
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