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Most orthodontic problems are typically inherited, but they can also be caused by developmental factors and bad habits. For that reason children can suffer from underbites, crowded teeth or overbites.
Bad childhood habits like mouth breathing, thumb sucking, incorrect swallowing, and fingernail biting, are the most common factors for orthodontic problems. These bad habits should be corrected as they become evident.
There are some other causes of orthodontic problems such as accidents, dental disease, and premature loss of primary or permanent teeth. These can also change the jaw settings. For these reasons, orthodontic problems also occur.
An Orthodontic problem is called a malocclusion, meaning "bad bite." Some examples that cause a malocclusion are crowded teeth, extra teeth, missing teeth or jaws that are out of alignment.
If you have crooked teeth, gaps, overlapping teeth or other potential problems, you should contact a dentist. Orthodontic problems can affect dental and general health, as well as personal appearance.
Now orthodontic braces are also available for adults. There are many types of braces that can easily solve orthodontic problems and improve your smile.
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