An open bite occurs when the upper front teeth fail to overlap the lower front teeth when the mouth is closed.

An underbite occurs when the lower front teeth sit forward of the upper front teeth when the mouth is closed.

A crossbite occurs when one or more of the upper teeth sit inside the lower teeth when the mouth is closed.

An overjet occurs when the upper front teeth protrude too far forward of the lower front teeth when the mouth is closed.

An overbite occurs when the upper front teeth extend so far down that they cover most of the lower front teeth when the mouth is closed.

Gaps between teeth can develop for several reasons, including small teeth, missing teeth, or a large frenum (when the band of gum tissue between the upper central teeth is unusually wide).

Crowding occurs when there isn’t enough space in the jaw for the teeth, causing them to overlap, twist, or sit out of alignment.

A snaggle tooth occurs when an adult tooth is trying to emerge but there isn’t enough room, causing it to poke out higher up through the gum.

An impacted tooth occurs when an adult or baby tooth remains hidden below the gum line, often only identifiable with an x-ray.

A narrow upper arch occurs when the upper jaw is too narrow, which can affect how the upper and lower teeth fit together.

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