Boca Raton Dentist Discusses the Treatment Options for Crossbite

As it is more than just an aesthetic imperfection, crossbite can pose serious risks to a person's oral health if left untreated.

Boyton Beach, FL (prHWY.com) February 18, 2013 - Palm Beach County, Florida (February 6, 2013) - Hier Orthodontics, the practice led by Boca Raton dentist Dr. Lawrence Hier, is emphasizing the importance of immediate treatment to crossbite problems among children, adolescents , and adults. As it is more than just an aesthetic imperfection, crossbite can pose serious risks to a person's oral health if left untreated.

A crossbite is an occlusion irregularity wherein the upper teeth are on the inside of the lower teeth. It can also take several cases in which one or more teeth may be tilted toward the cheek (known as buccal), toward the tongue (known as lingual), in front of the mouth (known as anterior), or at the back of the mouth (known as unilateral posterior) as compared to the tooth above it. The crossbite can be on one or both sides of the jaw but nonetheless causes excessive stress that may wear off the jawbone and cause gum problems and bone loss.

While other malocclusion cases are usually results of poor oral hygiene and negligence, crossbite is mainly due to genetics, the natural factor responsible for a person's tooth shape, teeth alignment, and the jawbone structure. However, it can also be caused by the delayed loss of baby teeth, irregular eruption of new teeth, improper chewing habits, and excessive thumb sucking as a kid.

Like any other dental disorders, crossbite can cause pain and aggravate over time when not treated or corrected. Hence, it is very important to seek the professional help of a certified orthodontist like Dr. Hier to determine the suitable treatment. The typical orthodontic appliances for this bite problem include braces, jaw retainers, or jawbone surgery.

To learn more about crossbite treatment and other orthodontic techniques performed at Hier Orthodontics, visit www.HierOrthodontics.com.

About Hier Orthodontics

Hier Orthodontics is a longtime trusted provider of comprehensive dental and orthodontic care throughout Palm Beach County. Offering services in Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, and Cooper City, Dr. Lawrence Hier is certified to provide Invisalign braces and highly trained in treating minor to complex malocclusion problems for patients of all ages.

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