Smiles 4 Life Orthodontics is a specialist dental clinic offering treatments under Dental Orthodontics Park Slope. It is well versed in the correct orthodontic treatments for patients of all age groups, such as children, teenagers and adults. Multiple kinds of orthodontic issues, such as open bite, overbite, crowding, spacing, impacted canines, cross bite and others are treated at the clinic using orthodontic appliances and other methods.

Overbite Treatment

Overbite is a condition characterized by protrusion of the upper front teeth outwards and beyond the lower front teeth. It is caused due to multiple reasons, such as thumb sucking, jaw size discrepancies, improper swallowing patterns and genetics.

Smiles 4 Life Orthodontics executes the correct treatment plan depending upon the nature of the overbite. Overbite caused by improperly aligned teeth is corrected using braces or Invisalign which gradually move the teeth into their proper positions. In case of overbite caused by underdeveloped mandibular arch or lower jaw, the treatment involves corrective jaw surgery to realign the jaw.

Crossbite

Crossbite, caused by misalignment of teeth, is a condition where the upper teeth are positioned inside the lower teeth when biting down. There are multiple causes of crossbite, such as improper jaw growth, missing teeth, traumatic injury to the jaw, thumb sucking habit or inherited traits.

Smiles 4 Life Orthodontics treats crossbite using fixed or removable orthodontic appliances. Fixed devices, such as Hyrax Expander or quad-helix, are commonly used for severe cases. They are bonded to the teeth and exert a controlled pressure on the upper jaw to expand it and correct the problem. Removable devices like expansion plates are used for less severe cases or children. These devices facilitate jaw growth and promote proper tooth eruption.