Roderick Garcia, DMD, has driven operations at his Albuquerque, New Mexico, cosmetic and family dentistry office since 1985. Over the course of a nearly four decade long medical career, Roderick Garcia, DMD, has gained experience providing patients with a variety of dental services, ranging from smile enhancements to bite adjustments and alignments.
Children living with a slight overbite or underbite might not notice the condition whatsoever. However, if improperly aligned teeth are left untreated, the consequences can become more severe later in life.
An overbite is defined by upper teeth extending over the lower teeth by a range of four to 10 millimeters, though this measurement varies from one person to the next. More common than underbites, overbites are easily treated and may not require braces. Meanwhile, underbites occur when the lower teeth extend beyond the upper teeth and are generally considered more problematic than overbites. Underbites and overbites are categorized as Class II and Class III bites, respectively.
Untreated malocclusion, which includes underbites, overbites, and crossbites, can lead to oral health conditions, such as tooth decay, cavities, gum disease, and more. Furthermore, malocclusion may result in chronic headaches and ear aches, as well as jaw pain. Families who notice malocclusion in children should make an appointment with their dentist, particularly in the event of an underbite.
Children living with a slight overbite or underbite might not notice the condition whatsoever. However, if improperly aligned teeth are left untreated, the consequences can become more severe later in life.
An overbite is defined by upper teeth extending over the lower teeth by a range of four to 10 millimeters, though this measurement varies from one person to the next. More common than underbites, overbites are easily treated and may not require braces. Meanwhile, underbites occur when the lower teeth extend beyond the upper teeth and are generally considered more problematic than overbites. Underbites and overbites are categorized as Class II and Class III bites, respectively.
Untreated malocclusion, which includes underbites, overbites, and crossbites, can lead to oral health conditions, such as tooth decay, cavities, gum disease, and more. Furthermore, malocclusion may result in chronic headaches and ear aches, as well as jaw pain. Families who notice malocclusion in children should make an appointment with their dentist, particularly in the event of an underbite.
