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What is the normal bite? What are braces colors? These are some of the most common questions we get here at our office, and it’s important to understand them before you choose your braces colors and decide which type of braces to get. Today, we’re going to answer these questions and more, so read on to learn more about what the normal bite is and how to know if you have it! Here at our office, we’ve found that knowing this information makes it easier for our patients to choose the right treatment plan and braces colors, resulting in more successful outcomes overall.
Understanding Orthodontic Terms The bite of your teeth refers to how your upper and lower teeth fit together. A normal bite is one in which your top teeth overlap your bottom teeth by about one-quarter inch when you close your mouth, which helps maintain a natural smile. If you have an overbite (also called overjet), then you have too much overlap; if you have an underbite (also called underjet), then you don’t have enough overlap. Overbites are more common than underbites—after all, it takes more force for our lower jaw to push up against our top jaw! But both conditions can be corrected with braces. The Definition of Normal Bite A normal bite can occur when a person’s top teeth are covered by their bottom teeth. This type of bite will help keep your jaw aligned with your head, as well as protect you from problems such as jaw pain, malocclusion, TMJ syndrome, bruxism (teeth grinding), etc. If you notice that one or more of your top teeth are showing when you smile, then you probably have a normal bite. On average, there should be at least 2mm between your front two teeth in order for them to stay covered by your bottom teeth. Your dentist can easily check whether or not you have a normal bite during an initial consultation; some dentists also measure an overbite as part of their examination process. Orthodontic Terms Explained Your orthodontist will check your bite after they’ve fitted you with braces. The bite refers to how your teeth touch each other when you are fully at rest. It’s important that orthodontists give their patients a thorough understanding of what they mean by bite because, as it turns out, there are actually several different types of bites. To make things even more confusing, each type has a fancy medical name: -Normal Bite: This is what people typically consider a normal bite. Typically, everyone has uneven upper and lower incisors (front teeth), but in those with normal bites those teeth line up just fine when closed together. Examples of Bad Bites Cross Bite Underbite, Open Bite and overbite. The cross-bite means that one side of your lower jaw hangs down. An underbite is when your upper teeth stick out in front of your lower teeth. An open bite happens when you don’t close all of your teeth together when you chew or talk, resulting in an exposed space between your teeth. Overbites happen on both sides of your mouth (top or bottom). All four types of bad bites cause problems with chewing and eating because they make food get stuck in between or behind some teeth, so no part can properly break down food into usable parts for digestion in our bodies. Examples of Normal Bites If you’re wondering how normal bites are supposed to look, here are a few examples. In each case, note that there’s less than half of an inch of space between your front teeth. If there’s more than half an inch, then you might have an overbite or underbite—or some other issue that needs fixing. If there isn’t enough space in between your front teeth (less than about 1/4′′), then you might need braces to correct a crowding problem. Your dentist can help determine what your bite should be like based on how your teeth fit together at rest The Kinds of Crooked Teeth There Are Crooked teeth are more common than most people think. They can occur because of genetics, improper oral development, or a variety of other reasons. Whatever their source, crooked teeth can have an effect on your smile's appearance. In some cases, they may even impact how well you chew food or how clearly you speak. If your mouth looks as though it could use a little help, braces may be just what you need! Understanding When Bad Teeth Are a Problem There are multiple ways to tell when bad teeth are becoming a problem. First, you’ll want to look at your bite. A normal bite takes into account two factors: how much room there is between your upper teeth and lower teeth (known as overjet) and how far forward or backward your top teeth stick out relative to your bottom ones (overbite). If these two measurements fall within a certain range, you’re likely in good shape. However, any problems with one or both of these measurements can be a sign that something may be wrong—and potentially lead down a path of more serious health concerns later on. Straightening Dental Cosmetic Dentistry The dental malocclusion is a combination of different factors related to your bite. This includes jaw size, overbite or underbite, how your teeth come together when you chew or clench them together, how many teeth are crowded into a small space, as well as whether they're crooked or misaligned. Because there are many factors involved in determining if you have a dental malocclusion, dentists can only diagnose it after a thorough examination that takes into account everything from how your face looks to your tooth wear patterns. While orthodontic treatment will typically be necessary in order to correct any type of misalignment or crowding problem that's due to genetics, sometimes cosmetic dentistry can straighten other types of dental issues just with orthodontics alone.
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