Overlapping Teeth in Canary Wharf
Crowded or misaligned teeth can lead to overlapping teeth, which might not seem like a major problem but unfortunately, if left untreated, can lead to other oral health problems. Some of the issues include overbites, open bites, underbites, and crossbites over a period of time. Bad overlapping can also lead to crooked teeth, and as they are harder to brush and floss properly, it can raise the risk of cavities.
Overlapping Teeth at Mouth
There are a number of factors that contribute to overlapping teeth. A jaw being too small to accommodate the teeth, which results in teeth shifting around, genetics, habits such as thumb sucking, a dental trauma that can result in misaligned teeth, and having extra teeth that can add pressure, causing overlapping front teeth, are some of the main causes. As we get older, our jaws tend to change, and the bottom teeth may begin to move, overlap, or become crooked.
At Mouth Dental, we provide proven cosmetic dentistry treatments for overlapping teeth using the latest and best treatment options, backed by our renowned team of dental experts.
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Why Mouth Dental?
Mouth Dental offers both general treatments and restorative cosmetic procedures provided by our team of experienced consultants, specialists, and orthodontists. Our portfolio contains all the recognised dental treatments for fixing overlapping teeth, from traditional metal braces to clear aligners and palatal expanders that all gently alter the positions of the teeth. In mild overlapping cases, dental veneers such as porcelain veneers can be used to help camouflage the appearance of overlapping teeth.
Our state-of-the art multi-clinic dental practice offers cosmetic dentistry, routine, and specialist dental care, including a range of highly recommended restorative treatments for overlapping teeth, done by our experienced team of clinicians, specialists, and consultants.
As a reputed name in the dental industry, Mouth Dental is continuously growing and expanding our services to help even more people enjoy the best dental experiences to sort out dental and oral health issues and regain their confident smiles through our aesthetic and orthodontic treatments.
Why Mouth Dental?
Mouth Dental offers both general treatments and restorative cosmetic procedures provided by our team of experienced consultants, specialists, and orthodontists. Our portfolio contains all the recognised dental treatments for fixing overlapping teeth, from traditional metal braces to clear aligners and palatal expanders that all gently alter the positions of the teeth. In mild overlapping cases, dental veneers such as porcelain veneers can be used to help camouflage the appearance of overlapping teeth.
Our state-of-the art multi-clinic dental practice offers cosmetic dentistry, routine, and specialist dental care, including a range of highly recommended restorative treatments for overlapping teeth, done by our experienced team of clinicians, specialists, and consultants.
As a reputed name in the dental industry, Mouth Dental is continuously growing and expanding our services to help even more people enjoy the best dental experiences to sort out dental and oral health issues and regain their confident smiles through our aesthetic and orthodontic treatments.
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Frequently asked questions
What causes teeth to overlap?
Overlapping teeth can occur when your mouth is too small to accommodate all your teeth or if you sucked your thumb as a child, while genetics play a role too. Different-sized upper and lower jaws and accidents that knock an upper or lower jaw out of alignment can cause overlapping teeth as well.
Reasons why you need to seek treatment for overlapping teeth
Overlapping teeth can lead to tooth grinding, jaw pain, headaches, and further dental issues such as underbite, overbite, and crossbite. When teeth overlap, it becomes more difficult to clean, leading to dental issues such as gum disease and cavities.
How do overlapping teeth affect your dental and overall health?
Severe cases of overlapping teeth can lead to complications with speech, chewing, and even breathing. It can also lead to tooth grinding and increase the risk of tooth decay and gum disease.
What are the treatment options available?
There are a number of restorative cosmetic procedures available to effectively treat overlapping teeth, most with a focus on gently moving the positions of the crowded teeth. Braces, aligners, and palatal expanders are some of the options. Less complicated cases can benefit from dental veneers, while more severe cases may need tooth extractions to help with the treatment process.
Are there treatment options for severe cases?
In severe cases, one tooth or more may need to be removed to make room for the teeth to align. Some cases may even require surgical reshaping of the jaw, but this is only in extreme cases.
Is the treatment procedure painful or invasive?
This will depend on the treatment. If you require tooth extraction or jaw reshaping, then yes, the procedure will be invasive, and you may feel slight pain or discomfort during the recovery process. If your treatment involves braces or aligners, then you may experience mild discomfort and a degree of soreness.
Do you need to revisit the dentist during and after treatment?
As it involves a process of gently coaxing teeth into new positions, multiple visits will most likely be necessary. Braces and aligners need to be adjusted and the movement of the teeth assessed by your dentist to ensure that progress is happening correctly. If surgery was part of the procedure, then your dentist will need to follow up on the healing.
How do you maintain the results after treatment?
To maintain results, you may be asked to continue wearing a retainer to help the teeth maintain their new positions. You will also have to visit your dentist at specified time periods to assess any movement of your teeth after the treatment.
Is there an age range for treatment?
Generally, once adult teeth are in place, braces can be worn by anyone in any age range, though nine to fourteen is considered the best age range for children. However, adults of any age can benefit from overlapping teeth treatment to re-align their teeth.
How much does it cost to align overlapping teeth?
Metal braces can cost roughly upwards of £1,800, but prices will change depending on the type of braces you choose. Invisalign braces cost upwards of £2,000, which will depend on the treatment type you opt for. If tooth extraction is needed, it will be an additional cost. Treatment costs do change depending on where you get your treatment done.