A bad bite, or malocclusion, occurs if teeth don’t fit together properly when the jaws are closed. An improper bite can result in teeth that stick out or that are crooked, crowded or gapped. It can also result in upper teeth that too deeply cover lower teeth or in lower teeth overlapping the upper row when the jaws are closed.
Take a full look at 7 different types of malocclusion.
1. Overjet
The upper teeth extend further forward than the lower and protrude over the lower.
2. Crossbite
This occurs when one or more of the top and bottom teeth are not aligned properly from side to side. The upper teeth can bite inside the bottom teeth instead of outside. Upper teeth may not line up with the corresponding lower teeth.
3. Open bite
There is an opening between the top and bottom front teeth when the back teeth are together.
4. Underbite
The lower jaw and teeth protrude over the upper.
5. Gaps Beetween Teeth
Teeth that are not properly spaced can affect physical appearances.
6. Crowding
Often due to a smaller jaw structure, crowding means there is not enough space for teeth to fit properly in the mouth.
7. Teeth Protrusion
Protruding teeth can affect appearances and also the effectiveness of a bite.
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