{"id":4939,"date":"2019-11-13T13:49:17","date_gmt":"2019-11-13T21:49:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carolinacompletedental.com\/?p=4939"},"modified":"2026-01-21T20:48:51","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T20:48:51","slug":"the-good-the-bad-the-crossbite","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carolinacompletedental.com\/blog\/the-good-the-bad-the-crossbite\/","title":{"rendered":"The Good, The Bad &#038; The Crossbite"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If your teeth or jaw don\u2019t line up well with each other, you may have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.colgate.com\/en-us\/oral-health\/cosmetic-dentistry\/early-orthodontics\/crossbite-effects-and-treatments-0516\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">crossbite<\/a>. Goose Creek dentists <a href=\"https:\/\/carolinacompletedental.com\/about-us\/\">Dr. Barganier, Dr. Zuffi, Dr. Williams, and Dr. McAdams<\/a> explain more about this condition, its effects and what you can do to treat it below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Good Bite<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In a perfect world, your teeth would all be straight, and your upper jaw would rest nicely on top of and just a little in front of your bottom jaw. Of course, this frequently isn\u2019t the case. Sometimes teeth are crooked or twisted and sometimes your top jaw rests awkwardly on your bottom jaw. How your teeth and jaw line up together is called your \u201cbite.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When we talk about this alignment, the medical term is \u201cocclusion.\u201d If you have a problem with your bite or alignment, it\u2019s called \u201cmalocclusion.\u201d Crossbite is a condition of malocclusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Bad Bite<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s estimated that one in five people have some kind of malocclusion. Under the category of malocclusion, you can have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Underbite<\/strong> &#8211; when your lower jaw protrudes far out in front of your upper jaw<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Overbite<\/strong> &#8211; when your upper jaw protrudes far out in front of your lower jaw<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Crossbite<\/strong> \u2013 when your teeth or arches are laterally misaligned (side to side rather than forward and back)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Each of these bite problems can interfere with your oral and overall health. Malocclusion can be caused by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A mismatch in size of jaw and teeth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sucking a thumb or pacifier too long<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Baby teeth taking too long to fall out<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Early loss of adult teeth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Effects of Crossbite<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When your teeth don\u2019t rest down properly on each other, it causes a ripple of many side effects. Effects of a bad bite include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/carolinacompletedental.com\/services\/restorative-dentistry\/\">Tooth decay<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/carolinacompletedental.com\/services\/family-dentistry\/#GumDisease\">Gum disease<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grinding down tooth enamel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jaw pain or TMJ\/TMD<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Asymmetrical smile and facial features<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chronic headaches and migraines<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>All of these side effects can get worse over time and seriously threaten your health and daily quality of life. This is why it\u2019s important to treat malocclusion as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Treating a Crossbite<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The best time to correct your bite is in youth before the mouth is done growing, but you can and should seek treatment for a crossbite at any age. Treating a crossbite can take a long time because your mouth is a complicated system with many parts. Depending on your specific case and the severity of the crossbite, <a href=\"https:\/\/carolinacompletedental.com\/\">Carolina Complete Dental<\/a> may recommend:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wearing an expander<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/carolinacompletedental.com\/services\/oral-surgery\/\">Oral surgery<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/carolinacompletedental.com\/services\/orthodontics\/\">Orthodontics<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Only a professional dentist can diagnose and treat your crossbite. If your bite is bothering you for any reason at all, it\u2019s always a good idea to check with your dentist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t need to live with pain or a smile you don\u2019t love. To learn more, <a href=\"https:\/\/carolinacompletedental.com\/contact-us\/\">make an appointment<\/a> with us today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The content of this blog is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of qualified health providers with questions you may have regarding medical conditions.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Carolina Complete Dental<\/strong><br>100 Berkeley Square Ln.<br>Goose Creek, SC<br>(843) 779-9445<br><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/d6XNxenrn7u\">https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/d6XNxenrn7u<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If your teeth or jaw don\u2019t line up well with each other, you may have a crossbite. 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