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Orthodontic problems we can solve

Name: Straight Smiles
Telephone: (03) 5941 5188

At Straight Smiles we have extensive experience treating even complex misalignments. Here are some of the most common orthodontic problems our team can fix.

Crowding

Sometimes there isn’t enough space in your mouth for all your teeth to grow in straight. When this happens, they can crowd each other and overlap. Crowding is one of the most common orthodontic problems we treat at Straight Smiles.

Spacing

The opposite of crowding is spacing - when there is too much space in your mouth for your teeth. Our team can help to fill in gaps between your teeth through simple orthodontic treatments that will help to prevent gingivitis (gum disease).

Overbite

An overbite is when your upper jaw sits out past your lower jaw, causing your upper teeth to jut out in front when you take a bite. We can encourage your lower jaw to grow to align with your upper jaw and bring your teeth into alignment.

Underbite

This is the opposite to an overbite and occurs when your lower jaw and teeth jut out past your upper jaw and teeth. This can prevent you from chewing and digesting your food properly – but our team can help!

Openbite

Another common problem we see here at Straight Smiles is an openbite, where your teeth don’t close together at all. This can be easily fixed with orthodontic appliances or jaw surgery (for extreme cases where the jaw has stopped growing).