Literally malocclusion refers to misaligned bite, which can be demonstrated as underbite, overbite and crooked or misaligned teeth. A variety of causes can result in such condition, including injuries to teeth or facial bones, frequent thumb sucking and other unknown causes. Parents should try to stop their child from sucking thump or pacifiers, in order to help them develop a normal occlusal relation. 

    Orthodontics is a kind of treamtment serving to realign teeth or correct occlusal relation. Usually braces and retainers are needed in orthodontic procedures. As we all know, no one way fits everyone. So it’s necessary to take an oral checkup first before your orthodontist are able to develop a custom-made treatment plan for you. 

    Actually, malocclusion isn’t a disease, but a irregularity of teeth position, which won’t affect physical health. Instead, it does impact one’s facial profile and teeth appearance, possibly leading to embarrassment, lack of self-confidence and even depression. Today people pay more attention to their occlusal relation and seek orthodontic treatment in a timely manner if necessary. 

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