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Reasons for Orthodontic Treatment in Little Rock, Arkansas

Reasons For Treatment

When teeth or jaws do not properly fit together, orthodontic treatment is needed.  This is a list of common problems that need orthodontic assistance.

Crossbite treatment at Phelan Orthodontics , Arkansas

Crossbite

A cross bite is when teeth in the upper arch sit, or bite inside the lower arch

Crowding treatment at Phelan Orthodontics , Arkansas

Crowding

Crowding occurs when teeth do not have sufficient room to erupt

Openbite treatment at Phelan Orthodontics , Arkansas

Openbite

An open bite is when the upper and lower teeth do not overlap in the front.  This is often caused by tongue thrusting or a thumb/finger habit.

Overbite at Phelan Orthodontics , Arkansas

Overbite

An overbite is when the upper teeth bite too far down over the lower teeth

Spacing treatment at Phelan Orthodontics , Arkansas

Spacing

Spacing is the opposite of crowding, when there are spaces between the teeth

Upper Front Teeth Protrusion treatment at Phelan Orthodontics , Arkansas

Upper Protrusion

Protrusion is when the upper teeth are too far forward

Underbite treatment at Phelan Orthodontics , Arkansas

Underbite

An underbite is when the lower front teeth sit in front of the upper front teeth