Jacobson Orthodontic Associates - Chicago/Vernon Hills, IL - Drs. Jacobson, Jacobson and Yue

Crossbite

This type of problem occurs when the upper arch is narrow and the upper teeth bite inside the lower teeth, instead of outside where they should be. This can cause the jaw to shift unnaturally and cause a lot of upper crowding in the teeth.


Crowding

This is the most common problem we address. Crowding occurs when teeth have insufficient room to erupt from the gum. Permanent teeth are considerably bigger than baby teeth and unless there are spaces between the front baby teeth, the new baby teeth won't have room to grow.

Deepbite

The upper teeth cover the bottom teeth completely.





Openbite

Proper chewing is impacted by this type of bite, in which the upper and lower front teeth do not overlap at all. Openbite may cause a number of unwanted habits, such as tongue thrusting.



Excess Overjet (Buck Teeth) /
Upper Front Teeth Protrusion

This condition can create aesthetic concerns. Teeth are more susceptible to damage from accidental falls or sports activities.
The appearance and function of your teeth are impacted by this type of bite. It is characterized by the upper teeth extending too far forward or the lower teeth not extending far enough forward.

Spacing

Spacing problems may be caused by missing teeth, or they may only be a cosmetic or aesthetic issue.



Dental midlines not matched

This type of problem is caused when the back bite does not fit and match appropriately, which may negatively impact jaw and proper dental function.