Dr. Kami Hoss Focuses On Malocclusions And Their Disadvantages

A bad bite medically termed malocclusion is typically characterized when one’s jaw is uneven making teeth jet forward and causing an overbite. Similarly, when the lower jaw is projected excessively, this leads to an underbite. When it comes to malocclusion, aesthetics is not the chief concern. According to the eminent orthodontist Dr. Kami Hoss who is devotedly working in this field for around two decades – that people need to understand that the mouth is designed to carry out its function as a unit. Thereby, even a minimally uneven bite can lead to different dental as well as physical problems. The doctor is also well-known as an author, speaker, philanthropist, consultant, speaker, and inventor.

Many people with bad bites may not be aware of their irregular bite issue, however, ignoring the problem can result in different problems related to the nerves of their jaws, and facial bones including the neck, head while hindering other physical activity and functional issues. In other words, if left untreated, a bad bite can interfere with proper swallowing, cause digestive disorders, premature aging, tooth loss, and even worsen jaw functioning. Major symptoms of malocclusion or bad bite comprise chipped, broken, or fractured, teeth, teeth pain, migraine, pain in the jaw, muscle spasms, and so on.

Types Of Bite Problems And Their Causes

Different types of bite problems include overbite, crossbite, underbite, and open bite while some other bite problems include spacing, crowding, dental protrusion, etc. According to Dr. Kami Hoss, many causes can result in malocclusions. While this might be inherited, it may be an outcome of gum disease, prolonged bottle feeding, gum disease, oral habits like thumb sucking, poor restoration of dental condition, etc.

Problems And Disadvantages Of Malocclusions

Many people are wondering if it is possible to delay orthodontic care or completely ignore the problem of their malocclusions. If delayed, the various problems that one can face include

Jaw Pain And Migraine: unevenly distributed teeth, typically put unwanted pressure on its surrounding, and this can result in jaw pain as well as headache.

TMD (Temporomandibular Joint Disorder): TMJ disorder is a condition that affects the jaw joints apart from their surrounding ligament and muscles. Among the different problems that lead to TMJ, one leading issue is a bad bite. Consequently, it can cause discomfort, and pain in the teeth and jaw at the time of opening or closing the mouth.

Increased Chances Of Gum Disease: misaligned, overcrowded, or space among teeth can make brushing and flossing problematic. Moreover, space in teeth and skewed teeth often become the home to the growth of germs and bacteria. This will affect the gum health and can cause gum disease.

More Wear And Tear Of Enamel: overlapping of upper and lower teeth can result in an increased amount of wear and tear of individual teeth enamel that leads to teeth sensitivity.

Difficulties In Swallowing/ Speaking: Depending on the roughness of one’s malocclusion, a protected set of teeth can make difficulty in swallowing, biting, or speaking.

Poor Self-Confidence And Esteem: people with bad bite typically feel awkward considering their unsightly appearance and smile. This feeling impacts heavily on their self-confidence and esteem which is a very common issue.

Considering the above disadvantages and the long-term impact of a bad bite, people with malocclusion should consult an expert orthodontist like Dr. Kami Hoss to resolve the issue forever.