PHIALIGNER
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Braces are a fact of life for many kids. Find out how they
work and ... Malocclusion is just a word that dentists use to describe the
shape of your mouth.
Braces and orthodontic treatment are used to correct “bad
bites,” or malocclusion (teeth that are crowded or crooked). In some cases your
teeth may be straight, but your upper and lower jaws may not meet properly.
These jaw or tooth alignment problems may be inherited or could result from
injury, early or late tooth loss, or thumb sucking.
Ceramic braces are the same size and shape as metal braces,
except that they have tooth-colored or clear brackets that blend in to teeth.