What increases my risk for malocclusion?
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American Dental Association answered:Having malocclusion, or a bad bite, may be increased by thumb-sucking, losing teeth prematurely and accidents. Protruding, crowded or irregularly spaced teeth and jaw problems may be inherited.
Malocclusions often become noticeable between the ages of 6 and 12, as the child’s permanent (adult) teeth erupt. Your child’s dentist can spot problems with emerging teeth and jaw growth early on, while the primary teeth are present. That’s why regular dental examinations are important.
Having malocclusion, or a bad bite, may be increased by thumb-sucking, losing teeth prematurely and accidents. Protruding, crowded or irregularly spaced teeth and jaw problems may be inherited. Malocclusions often become noticeable between the ages... More -
Healthwise answered:Things that increase the risk of developing malocclusion include:
- A family history of malocclusion. Jaw and tooth size are inherited traits that can cause too much or too little room for the teeth.
- Oral habits, such as thumb-sucking and possibly mouth breathing.
- Tooth loss, due to trauma or tooth decay. After a tooth is knocked out or removed (extracted), the bordering teeth drift out of place. Major causes of childhood tooth loss include:
- Playing sports without a mouth guard.
- Using poor dental hygiene.
- Stumbling or falling accidents.
- Sucking on a baby bottle during sleep. The sugars in juice, milk and formula can cause tooth decay.
Things that increase the risk of developing malocclusion include: A family history of malocclusion. Jaw and tooth size are inherited traits that can cause too much or too little room for the teeth. Oral habits, such as thumb-sucking and... More
