Hotness is a type of defect that causes imbalance in the face, in fact it directly affects the aesthetics and chewing ability. In fact, protrusion usually has two types: protrusion due to teeth and protrusion due to jaw. What is the cause of the condition? Please refer to the following detailed article, My Auris dentistry will help you get the correct answer. At the same time, choose the appropriate and safe treatment direction.
What is the difference between overbite and overbite?
Overjaw is a condition in which the upper jaw or both jaws overgrow, causing the imbalance to the overall face. Usually, the best way to recognize overbite is the gummy smile. Besides, when viewed from an angle, the mouth will protrude forward and thereby affect the aesthetics of the smile.
If jaw protrusion is due to overdeveloped bone arch, then protrusion will be caused by teeth growing in the wrong position on the jaw. Treating overbite will be simpler and less costly and time-consuming than overbite.
Does overbite require braces? no?
In fact, if you want to have orthodontic braces on your jaw, you will need to be examined and examined by a doctor. Depending on the cause of the cough, the doctor will prescribe the most appropriate treatment method:
- In cases of overbite due to teeth growing crookedly or in the wrong direction, braces are the optimal solution to bring the most beautiful, balanced teeth to the patient.
- If you have a protruding jaw, braces alone will not be very effective, because the jaw bone structure has overdeveloped. At this time, the doctor may prescribe jaw surgery, then if the teeth are crooked, braces will be applied to achieve the desired aesthetic effect.
- If the problem is caused by both bones and jaw, a combination of braces and surgery will be needed to completely fix the condition. If you only treat one of the two, it will only be able to partially fix the condition but not completely.
The main causes of protruding jaws
There are many causes of jaw protrusion, especially the upper jaw. Below are some of the main causes that the doctor wants to inform you about.
Hereditary causes
More than 70% of people with protruding teeth are due to genetics. transmitted from relatives, grandparents, father, mother, etc. Most of the time, if the parents have prodrome, there is a high possibility that their children will also be the same. But the level of swelling can be heavier or lighter depending on each case.
Nutrition
Nutrition has a significant influence on the development process baby’s teeth. During the teething stage, if your baby’s diet is lacking in nutrients and does not pay enough attention to supplementing calcium, vitamins, minerals, etc., the teeth are likely to have enamel hypoplasia. From there, it is easy to chip and even grow teeth at the wrong time, causing misalignment and leading to protruding molars.
Bad habits that affect the growing process Teeth
Holding on a pacifier, pushing the tongue, sucking fingers, etc. in young children seems harmless, but it will cause the baby to have protruding jaws or protruding teeth. Because when a baby first starts teething, it is still very weak and easily affected.
If these bad habits are repeated over a long period of time, the condition of coughing will become more serious in the future. To avoid unfortunate consequences in the future, parents need to prevent their children from having these bad habits.
The jawbone and teeth develop unbalanced
If the jaw bone is too narrow and does not have enough room for the teeth to grow, it will cause the teeth to grow crowded, messy and show signs of protruding. This causes the teeth to protrude.
The development process of the jaw-facial structure is distorted
A child’s jaw structure will gradually change over time until adulthood. If the jawbone grows too much and is not in harmony with the overall face, it will cause a protruding jaw.
Types of overbite braces
There are many types of braces for overbite. Depending on the condition of your teeth, needs and instructions from your doctor, you can choose one of the following types of orthodontic techniques:
- Metal braces: Method Fixed braces include wires and brackets attached to the teeth. Every month you need to go to the doctor to adjust and move the teeth. Fixed braces are a common safe treatment technique.
- Clear braces: This is a type of transparent braces that ensures aesthetics. Each customer will be made from 20 to 40 braces, corresponding to each stage of orthodontic treatment. This type of braces is suitable for people who want to maintain high aesthetics during treatment. of teeth, so the other person will not know you are wearing braces. This also helps maintain good aesthetics when treating the jaw.
Choosing the appropriate braces technique will depend on the individual’s condition, advice and instructions from the doctor during a detailed examination.
How does protruding jaw surgery take place?
As informed, orthodontic jaw surgery is only performed when prescribed by a doctor. Because most of the time, protruding jaw surgery techniques will be used Interfering directly with the jaw bone structure, supporting a more standard bite, thereby bringing balance to both jaws. On the other hand, there is also support from modern machines and equipment to achieve high efficiency and avoid unnecessary complications.
Specifically, jaw surgery goes as follows:
- The doctor examines and takes X-rays for the patient: Through the examination results, the doctor can determine the nerve system, vascular condition, jaw and facial bone structure and bone thickness to determine the main treatment direction. body.
- During surgery, the doctor will give light anesthesia so there will be nofeeling pain during the procedure.
- If the jaw is protruding and there are gaping gums, the doctor will prescribe gingivectomy to ensure post-operative aesthetics.
- After treatment, the patient goes home to rest and eat normally. After recovery, you will see your face become more balanced.
Through the above information, hopefully My Auris dentistry can answer your protruding jaw problem. In fact, there are cases where braces are needed, but there are also cases where braces are not needed. Every process and treatment will require a detailed examination of the condition by a specialist doctor. Through that, the doctor also supports giving the most accurate answer and has appropriate and safe treatment.
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