A malocclusion is the abnormal alignment of teeth, jaw and/or a bad bite. It can develop when the upper and lower teeth do not fit together normally. This misalignment of teeth and jaw can lead to oral health problems if not treated. Severely misaligned teeth and jaws can cause snoring, sleep apnea, and other breathing problems.
Most cases of malocclusion are hereditary. However, certain habits that alter the alignment between the teeth and jaw can also contribute to malocclusion. Some causes include: frequent use of a pacifier, prolonged bottle feeding, thumb sucking, oral injuries, crowded teeth, poor dental hygiene, airway obstruction, enlarged adenoids and a cleft palate.
Symptoms of malocclusion can include:
- misalignment of the teeth
- discomfort when eating
- speech impediment
- biting of the tongue or cheek and mouth breathing.
Orthodontics is recommended when there is a need to enhance the orofacial appearance. Often treatment for malocclusion includes braces. Our Tehachapi dentist, Dr. Sanchez will recommend a treatment based on the severity of your bite, the degree of dental misalignment and your desired results.
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About Sedation and Implant Dentistry of Tehachapi
Sedation and Implant Dentistry of Tehachapi provides comprehensive dental care to the people of Kern County in a friendly and comfortable environment. Under the ownership of Dr. Jose David Sanchez, Sedation and Implant Dentistry of Tehachapi focuses on the placement of dental implants, tooth restoration, IV sedation and dental anesthesia, making it among the most experienced dental offices in Tehachapi. Dr. Sanchez offers same day dental implant surgery for Kern County residents. He is a member of several prestigious dental organizations, including Fellow of Misch International Implant Institute, Fellow of International Congress of Oral Implantologists, Fellow of Global Dental Implant Academy, American Dental Society of Anesthesiology and California Dental Society of Anesthesiology. Dr. Sanchez continues to take hundreds of hours of continuing education courses yearly and stays up to date with the latest technology. This additional training, along with his 46 years of experience, makes Jose David Sanchez, D.D.S. one of the best dentists in Tehachapi.
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