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Before and Afters

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There’s no greater moment in the orthodontic process than when the braces come off and your healthy, beautiful smile is revealed. Every smile reveal is a celebration! Here are just a few examples of the difference an MVP Smile makes in the lives of real patients. Use the slider to see for yourself.

Crowding

Crowding is the lack of space for all the teeth to fit normally within the jaws. The teeth may be rotated or displaced. Crowding occurs when there is disharmony in the tooth- to-jaw size relationship or when the teeth are larger than the available space. Crowding can be caused by early or late loss of primary teeth, improper eruption of teeth, or a genetic imbalance between jaw and tooth size.

Spacing

Spacing is the opposite of crowding and is an excess of available space, resulting in gaps between the teeth. This generally occurs when the teeth are smaller than the available space. Protrusive teeth, missing or impacted teeth, or abnormal gum tissue attachments can also cause spacing.

Open Bite

An open bite occurs when the upper and lower teeth don’t meet when the mouth is closed, creating a visible gap between them. This dental misalignment not only affects your smile’s appearance but can also lead to functional problems that impact your quality of life.

Cross Bite

A crossbite is a prevalent form of malocclusion, or teeth misalignment, where the upper teeth sit inside the lower teeth, or the upper back teeth bite completely outside of the lower teeth. This dental anomaly can affect a single tooth, multiple teeth, or groups of teeth, impacting either the front or back regions of the mouth. Understanding the variations of crossbites, including posterior and anterior crossbites, is crucial for effective treatment and management.

Deep Bite

While many patients seek orthodontic care due to crowded or misaligned teeth, being diagnosed with a “deep bite” can come as a surprise. A deep bite, also known as an excessive overbite, is a type of malocclusion where the upper front teeth significantly cover the lower front teeth from top to bottom when the molars are closed together.