Malocclusion is a medical term to describe the position or arrangement of teeth and jaws that are not normal. If it upsets the appearance or interferes with daily activities, this condition can be overcome by installing braces or surgery. Mild malocclusion does not require any treatment. However, in severe malocclusions, the inner cheeks, gums, or tongue are often bitten accidentally. Even in certain cases, malocclusion also makes it difficult for the sufferer to speak and causes discomfort when chewing. Causes of Malocclusion Malocclusion is generally genetic, meaning that this condition can be passed on from parents to children. However, there are some small time habits that can change the structure of the jaw and cause malocclusion. Some of these habits are: Use a pacifier or suckle with a bottle until the age of 3 years. Frequent thumb sucking. Inappropriate dental care. In addition to the above habits, malocclusion can also be caused by the following conditions: Excess...
Cavities not only can occur in adults, milk teeth in children are also at risk for cavities. But considering the baby teeth in a child will one day fall out and be replaced with permanent teeth, should the cavities of teeth be patched? The first milk teeth usually grow when the child is 6 months old, then will continue to grow until the number reaches 20 at the age of 3 years. After that, one by one milk teeth will be separated and replaced by permanent teeth, when children aged 6-12 years. Milk teeth have an important role for children. Not only helps the process of chewing and talking, baby teeth also play a role in the process of growth and development of children, especially for permanent tooth growth later. If a child's baby's teeth have cavities and are sick, children also usually become lazy to eat. This can interfere with child growth and development due to lack of nutritional intake. Therefore, do not neglect children's cavities. Causes of cavities Not only ...