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Orthodontic Braces
People come from all over to visit Forrest Orthodontics in Katy for braces and other orthodontic treatment. Braces can help create the smile of your dreams. Katy orthodontist, Dr. Forrest, knows that a gorgeous smile is a priceless and precious asset that can last a lifetime. Investing in your braces today means you can enjoy the benefits of a great smile for years to come. Let us create your Hollywood smile!
Braces and straightening teeth are not only about appearance. Bad bites can affect the way you chew or talk and are capable of leading to more oral health problems like tooth decay. Crowded and misaligned teeth usually lead to unclean teeth because the toothbrush cannot reach and thoroughly clean them due to incorrect positioning. This is why dental braces are an important dental treatment. Below is additional information you can read to make an informed decision regarding whether braces are right for you. We also encourage you to schedule a consultation. Please call us at 281-392-4571 or request a consultation on-line.
Class II (overjet)
These problems represent abnormal bite relationships in which the upper jaw and teeth project ahead of the lower jaw called "overjet". Class II patients usually exhibit a convex facial profile with a deficient chin prominence. Typically, a Class II problem is inherited. Persistent thumb sucking can also aggravate these problems. Correcting this disorder generally requires influencing facial growth to bring the upper and lower jaws and teeth to their proper position.
Class III (underbite)
These problems are primarily genetic in origin. In this instance, the lower jaw and teeth are displaced to the front of the upper jaw structures. The facial appearance may give the impression that the lower jaw is excessively large, but in many cases, the lack of upper jaw is at fault.
Posterior or Anterior Crossbite
This is usually from a constricted upper jaw or unusually wide lower jaw. A narrow upper jaw will often force a patient to move their lower jaw forward or to the side when closing into a stable bite. When closed into this accommodated position, the lower teeth are located outside the upper teeth. This posturing may result in an incorrect functional position of the lower jaw with accompanying facial asymmetry.
Crowding
Crowding of the teeth is the most common problem associated with the need for orthodontic care. Although many factors contribute to the dental crowding, this problem usually stems from a discrepancy between space available in each jaw and the size of the teeth. Aside from aesthetic considerations, poor alignment of teeth may be associated with periodontal problems and an increased risk of dental decay due to difficulty in maintaining proper oral hygiene.
Deep Bite (overbite)
A deep bite or "overbite" is an excessive vertical overlapping of incisor teeth and is generally found in association with discrepancy between the length of the upper and lower jaws. It usually results in excessive eruption of either the upper or lower incisors or both. Associated problems include: excessive display of gum tissue, lip obtrusion or entrapment, biting the roof of the mouth and incisor wear.
Open Bite
This is a lack of vertical overlap of the incisor teeth and can usually be traced to jaw disharmony, persistent habits like thumb sucking and posturing of the tongue between the front teeth, or excessive vertical growth of one or both jaws. Early assessment and intervention is critical to the overall success of treating the disorders.
Spacing
Spacing between teeth is another common problem associated with the need for orthodontic care. Like crowding, spacing may be related to a tooth-to-jaw size disharmony. Gum tissue attachment called "frenum" is also a common cause of spacing between the front teeth. Excessive vertical overlap of the front teeth, as well as incisor protrusion, may lead to spacing. Other contributing factors include atypical or unusually narrow teeth, and missing or impacted teeth.