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Crowding
Crowding:
This is one of the most common reasons for early orthodontic treatment. Simply put, adult sized teeth are trying to fit in child sized jaws. This mismatch creates an obvious dental situation in which arch development, or widening, through orthodontic treatment is required to create space for permanent tooth eruption. Early correction can also prevent more serious complications such as tooth impactions.
Underbite
Gap Teeth
Gap Teeth:
A large gap between the upper front teeth will almost never close without braces. Most often the gap is caused by the lip attachment, or frenum, being positioned too far down between the teeth. The excessive spacing takes up too much space for other permanent teeth to otherwise erupt normally.
Open Bite
Overbite
Overbite:
Too much closure of the top teeth over the bottom teeth can cause gum damage to the roof of the mouth. It also causes the lower face to appear shorter and collapsed. It is important to correct a deep bite early to allow the back teeth to erupt normally, protect the health of the gums, and allow for better facial growth.
Crossbite
Crossbite:
Just like an underbite, the cause can be dental, skeletal, or a combination of the two. It also needs to be treated early for the same reasons. In addition, posterior crossbites also create crowding since the arch form is narrower than what it needs to be to match the larger arch form of the lower jaw.
Ectopic Eruption
Impacted & Missing Teeth
Meet your Orthodontists
Dr. Jon Rucker & Dr. Ryan Rucker — A Family Practice
We love Temecula and the amazing families that build and bond our community. We were born and raised on a citrus and grape farm in Palm Springs, CA and were drawn to Temecula as a place of familiar upbringing. Rucker Orthodontics began as a dream to build a world-class orthodontic team and deliver award-winning smiles and that dream is now a reality. We are two brothers on a mission to bring orthodontic treatment to a whole new level.
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