Determining whether the cause is due to the jawbone or tooth movement, if due to the bone in severe cases of crossbite, surgery may be required to correct bone deformities, reposition the jawbone to correct this bite misalignment to establish a correct bite and restore harmony to the child's face.

According to the American Dental Assistants Association, approximately 10% of athletes will suffer a dental or facial injury during any given sports season. Although modern dentistry can treat most dental injuries, the resulting damage can pose serious health risks.

Dental trauma is physical injury to the teeth, gums, alveolar bone (the bone that holds the tooth socket), or soft tissues of the mouth, including the lips and tongue. Most dental trauma is caused by accidents, including falls, car crashes, and sports.