| | | Before | After |
| Premature loss and midline shift |  | This is when the center of the teeth do not correspond to the center of the face. It’s often caused by the premature loss of a baby tooth. |  |  |
| Ectopic tooth |  | A tooth that grows out of position is called an ectopic tooth. Upper cuspids are often the culprits. |  |  |
| Crowding |  | Not enough room for all the teeth on the arch will result in crowding or flaring. In severe cases teeth may have to be extracted to create enough space. |  |  |
| Spacing |  | Too much space creates unsightly gaps between the teeth. Braces will bring the teeth back together and eliminate the spacing. |  |  |
| Overbite |  | An overbite is often caused by an underdeveloped lower jaw.
This type of problem is ideally treated during early adolescence. |  |  |
| Underbite |  | Most often caused by an overdeveloped lower jaw. This type of problem is often hereditary and may require surgery for its correction. |  |  |
| Open-Bite |  | An open bite is when the front teeth do not touch when closing your teeth together. Surgery or extractions are often needed to correct the problem. |  |  |
| Deep-Bite |  | It’s as if there was an overclosure of your teeth.
In extreme cases the lower incisors may bite onto the gum of the palate. |  |  |
| Cross-bite |  | When the palate is too narrow, the upper teeth will not occclude properly with the lower teeth.
Expansion is required and is best done at an early age. |  |  |
