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The article was professionally consulted by Doctor of Dentistry - Jaw - Face - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital.
Crooked teeth is simply understood as a condition where the upper teeth, especially the incisors, are protruding forward more than the lower teeth. At this time, the condition of not biting occurs, affecting chewing function and cosmetic problems.
1. What is a protruding tooth?
Each person has a different body, the jawbone and teeth are also very different. That's why there are cases of people who have teeth that are misaligned, or that grow in the wrong position, are misaligned, people have crowded teeth, protruding teeth... Protruding teeth (protruding teeth) is the condition of the upper teeth, especially the incisors are protruding forward more than the lower teeth. At this time, the lack of bite occurs, affecting chewing function and cosmetic problems, making you lose your inherent confidence.
2. Common types of protruding teeth
The condition of the teeth can be caused by teeth, bones or gums, sometimes there are cases of a combination. Some common types of protrusions include:
Mild protrusions This is considered the lightest of all types of protrusions. This type is caused by teeth that are misaligned and protrude from the jaw. This is a common condition of people with protrusion when the jaw bone is developing normally but the teeth are misaligned with the jaw. When being protruded, the upper teeth often rub out more than the lower jaw and sometimes there are cases where the protruding teeth protrude completely, causing ugliness and loss of confidence.
Protruding teeth - protruding teeth Protruding teeth is a common condition in people with protruding teeth. This is a mild case of protrusion, the protruding human tooth is only slightly protruding compared to other teeth, not protruding completely like protruding teeth.
Crooked teeth - crooked teeth due to crooked teeth The crooked teeth due to the jaws are crooked not because the teeth are misaligned but because the jaw structure is crooked from the front, leading to the teeth growing in the same direction. In the form of hamstrings, also known as bone spurs, the jawbone of the person is overdeveloped and the two jaws are disproportionate to each other, leading to the condition of bony protrusion.
Protruding teeth in the upper jaw due to gums Protruding teeth are most common in the upper jaw, besides the factors that cause chipped teeth such as teeth and bones, the gums are also a factor. Tooth protrusion is a condition in which the jaw bone grows thick, causing the gums to be worn out compared to normal, causing the teeth to protrude. This type of protruding tooth can also be caused by the gum being too thick, causing the teeth to protrude. In this form of protrusion, people with protrusion will have exposed gums when smiling and teeth also tend to protrude out looking very unattractive.
Combined cramp In addition to those who suffer from tooth, jaw or bone fracture, there are also people who have severe cleft due to factors that combine both bone and teeth. This is a serious condition that can happen to anyone. When the jawbone is overdeveloped, the teeth come out and are not aligned with the jaw, leading to a condition that is caused by the combination of bones and teeth.
3. Are protruding teeth hereditary?
Science has proven that traits such as hair, eyes, nose, ears, jawline or cheekbones are genetically related. The fact that parents have an overdeveloped jawbone or have a broken bone can lead to their children being affected as well. Hereditary cleft palate has been researched and statisticed to give the rate of hereditary cleft palate of 70%.
You can see that children with clefts all have parents or grandparents who also have clefts. Thus, the possibility of having a genetic defect is completely possible.
4. How to fix crooked teeth
When you have a cleft, you can choose from conventional methods to reshape your jaw. One of the most popular methods is metal braces. This is a simple method that brings high efficiency in the treatment of crooked teeth.
Strong braces will gradually narrow your jaw and make it easier for protruding teeth to return to their original position. Although it takes a long time and requires a lot of patience, this is the simplest and most gentle way for protruding teeth.
In addition to metal brackets, which is a popular method, orthopedic surgery is also used very effectively for people with severe deformity, bone deformity and difficulty in shaping with metal braces.
Vinmec Times City International General Hospital now has a new generation of orthodontic braces applied to cases of crooked teeth, misaligned teeth, crowded teeth, spaced teeth, underbites, malocclusion,... make the face lose its aesthetic appearance, help to adjust and regain the aesthetics of teeth, smile and face by orthodontic methods.
The advantages of the new generation of braces include:
Metal braces are an orthodontic method thanks to the force of the brackets to bring the teeth into the desired position, by the metal bracket. Stable, but the time of braces with this type of bracket is shortened compared to other types of brackets. The treatment with metal braces is not too complicated like lingual braces or porcelain braces, plus the cost-effective treatment are the outstanding advantages of this type of braces. In addition, metal braces also bring high orthodontic efficiency, time is shortened to the maximum and is easy to replace when falling off. With a team of highly qualified specialists with many years of experience, the new generation of orthodontic braces can help you overcome crowded teeth and bring a bright smile with your teeth. as the.
Doctor Hien has 12 years in the field of Odonto-Stomatology, especially has a lot of experience in the treatment of dental pathology, orthodontics and dental prosthetics. Dr. Hien was trained in dental Implant at Hanoi Central Odonto-Stomatology Hospital, participated in many seminars from domestic and foreign experts. Currently working as a Doctor of Dentistry - Jaw - Facial Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital
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