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Malocclusions

By understanding malocclusions, you can make informed decisions about your oral health and work towards achieving a healthier, more harmonious smile.

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Beverages like coffee, tea, red wine, and dark-colored sodas contain pigmented compounds called chromogens that can adhere to the tooth enamel and cause discoloration over time.

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Understanding Malocclusions

Malocclusions refer to misalignments or irregularities in the positioning of the teeth and jaws. These can affect both the appearance and functionality of your smile. Common types of malocclusions include:

Overbite: The upper front teeth excessively overlap the lower front teeth when biting down.
Underbite: The lower front teeth protrude past the upper front teeth, creating a "bulldog" appearance.
Crossbite: Some upper teeth sit inside the lower teeth when biting down, while others are outside.
Open Bite: The upper and lower front teeth do not meet when biting down, leaving a gap.
Crowding: Insufficient space in the dental arch causes teeth to overlap or become twisted.
Spacing: Gaps or spaces occur between teeth due to missing or undersized teeth.

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Causes Of Malocclusions

Genetics: Inherited traits can influence jaw size, tooth size, and other factors affecting dental alignment.
Thumb Sucking: Prolonged habits can impact the proper growth and alignment of teeth.
Premature Loss of Primary Teeth: Early loss of baby teeth can disrupt the normal eruption pattern of permanent teeth.
Oral Habits: Tongue thrusting, mouth breathing, and incorrect swallowing patterns can contribute to malocclusions.
Trauma or Injury: Accidents or injuries to the face or jaws can result in misalignments.

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Treatment Options

Fortunately, there are various treatment options available to address malocclusions:

Orthodontic Braces: Traditional braces utilize brackets, archwires, and elastics to gradually shift teeth into their proper positions.
Clear Aligners: Removable, transparent aligners such as Invisalign® provide a discreet alternative to braces, gradually correcting malocclusions.
Orthodontic Appliances: Additional appliances, such as expanders or headgear, may be used to guide jaw growth and correct bite discrepancies.
Tooth Extraction: In some cases of severe crowding, removing one or more teeth may create the necessary space for alignment.
Jaw Surgery: For complex malocclusions involving skeletal discrepancies, orthognathic

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Dr. Efraim Florendo earned his Dental degree in 2000. His enthusiasm to expand his dental knowledge brought him to the field of Dental Research and he worked in San Francisco as a Dental Researcher for two years.

This vivified his passion for Dentistry and willed him to practice the Art and Science of Dentistry in various cities such as San Bruno, San Francisco, Sacramento, Vallejo, San Jose until he finally found his heart and decided to settle in the lovely and warm city of Modesto.

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Dr. Alexandra Chang, DDS, MS is a native of the San Francisco Bay area. She went to U.C. Davis for her undergraduate studies and attend U.C San Francisco for her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. After completing her studies in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics at The Ohio State University, she returned to California.

She has been practicing orthodontics for over 10 years and loves working with young children and adults. On her free time, she enjoys traveling and learning about new cultures. She also likes to spend with her family and two japanese bobtail cats.

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