Overlapping Teeth Can Be Corrected for a Beautiful Smile in Lone Tree

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At Almeida & Bell Dental in Lone Tree, we provide innovative cosmetic dentistry. That means we fix all types of smile imperfections.

Overlapping teeth are fairly common. And while many people don’t mind a slight overlap, others feel self-conscious and would like it repaired.

What causes teeth to overlap?

Genetics or thumbsucking as a toddler can result in overlapping teeth. Of course, some kids have teeth that just came in that way.

The mouth may be too small to fit all the teeth correctly. Or having upper and lower jaws that don’t fit together can be a factor. In addition, an injury can knock the upper and lower jaw out of alignment. In some cases, missing teeth or extra teeth (such as wisdom teeth) can result in an overlap.

Unfortunately, overlapping teeth can cause oral dilemmas.

When does it become important to fix overlapping teeth?

  • Overlapping teeth causes a lisp,
  • makes chewing or speaking is difficult,
  • leads to jaw pain,
  • triggers tooth grinding or clenching,
  • and causes the person to bite their inner cheeks.

Certainly, there are benefits to fixing overlapping teeth in addition to cosmetic reasons.

How can you fix overlapping teeth? There are several methods for straightening overlapping teeth. Each has advantages and disadvantages. Discuss them with your dentist or orthodontist.

Are traditional braces the only way to fix overlapping teeth?

There are a few different types of braces available for correcting overlapping teeth:

How long does it take to fix overlapping teeth?

The length of treatment varies depending on the severity of the overlap and other factors. However, in most cases, it can take at least one year to fix overlapping teeth, depending on the method.

Are overlapping teeth causing you oral problems?

If overlapping teeth cause complications such as tooth or jaw pain, difficulty speaking clearly, or damaging oral habits, it is smart to consider correcting. Correcting overlapping teeth can help eliminate bad habits like tooth grinding, clenching the teeth, and biting the cheeks.

Another thing to keep in mind is that teeth continue to shift with age. Therefore, if you repair an overlap as a child or teen, you will likely need a retainer to maintain the teeth’s position.

 

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Almeida & Bell Dental – Lone Tree
8683 E Lincoln Ave Ste 200
Lone Tree, Colorado
80124

Almeida & Bell Dental – Denver
9126 57th Ave.
Denver, Colorado
80238