5 Types of Common Tooth Misalignment
Tooth misalignment were first categorized into different classes by Dr. Edward Angle, an American dentist from the mid- ‘80s widely known as the “father of modern orthodontics”. He named them malocclusion and classified them into 3 main classes in relation to the position of the upper first molar. Class 1 – Neutrocclusion – When upper teeth overlap the lower teeth Class 2 – Distocclusion – Jaw with a growth discrepancy Class 3 – Mesiocclusion – Prominent lower front teeth Almost all the tooth misalignment issues fall into a subdivision of the above classes of malocclusions. Following are 5 of the most common types of tooth misalignments among patients at your Calgary orthodontic clinic. Overcrowding of teeth This is a common teeth misalignment issue that happens due to lack of space in the oral cavity for the teeth. For this reason, teeth grow to have crooked contours and/or overlap with each other, creating an overcrowded atmosphere within the inside of the mouth. When it c...