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The dentist or the orthodontist will tell you if you need orthodontic treatment. Certain diagnostic tools will show the areas needing correction and the dentist will provide you with a treatment plan. Some signs that may show the need for the treatment are:
Overbite – or buck teeth, the front teeth sticks out too much
Underbite – the lower teeth are far recessed creating a “bulldog” appearance
Crossbite – the upper teeth bites on the inside of the lower teeth. This might cause a premature wear of the teeth.
Open bite – there is space between the bite surface of the upper and lower teeth.
Misplaced midline – center of upper teeth and lower teeth is not aligned
Spacing – presence of gaps between the teeth resulting from missing teeth.