Misaligned Teeth

Correct Your Bite
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Why Correcting Misalignment Matters

At Dental Centers of America, we understand that misaligned teeth affect more than just your appearance, they can also impact your oral health and overall comfort. Crowding, gaps, or bite issues can make daily cleaning more difficult, increase the risk of decay and gum disease, and cause uneven wear or jaw strain. Addressing alignment is about improving both the function and beauty of your smile. Misaligned teeth can lead to:

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Difficulty brushing and flossing effectively
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Higher risk of cavities and periodontal disease
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Jaw pain, headaches, or muscle strain
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Trouble chewing or speaking clearly
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Straighten Your Smile

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aligning your teeth

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Treatment Options for Misaligned Teeth

By aligning your teeth properly, we help protect your oral health and improve comfort, confidence, and long-term function. Depending on your needs, we may recommend:

Clear Aligners

Nearly invisible, removable trays that gradually shift teeth into place for a straighter smile.

Orthodontic Referrals

For more complex bite corrections, we partner with trusted orthodontic specialists.

Cosmetic Treatments

For minor gaps or unevenness, porcelain veneers or bonding can quickly enhance your smile’s appearance.

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A seamless and permanent solution for missing teeth.

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Custom full and partial dentures from our on-site lab.

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Preventive, restorative, cosmetic, and emergency dentistry services.

THE TYPE OF MISALIGNED TEETH

Correcting misaligned teeth is key to improving both function and confidence in your smile. Our personalized orthodontic treatments address crowding, overbites, underbites, and more, helping you achieve a straighter, healthier smile that lasts.

Teeth with an overbite; upper teeth overlap lower teeth.

Overbite

Excessive overlap of the upper front teeth over the lower teeth, often caused by jaw alignment or genetics. Early correction prevents uneven wear and bite problems.

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Underbite

Lower teeth extend beyond the upper teeth, usually from jaw growth patterns or genetics. Timely treatment helps restore balance, function, and appearance.

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Crossbite

When the upper teeth sit inside the lower teeth instead of resting on the outside edge. Correction reduces uneven wear and improves long-term dental function.

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Open Bite

Upper and lower teeth fail to meet when the mouth is closed, often linked to habits like thumb sucking. Early treatment restores function, bite, and speech.

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Crowded Teeth

Teeth that overlap or twist due to limited jaw space. Straightening makes cleaning easier, reducing the risk of decay, gum disease, and other oral issues.

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Gapped Teeth

Spaces between teeth caused by jaw size differences or missing teeth. Closing gaps enhances the smile and prevents shifting, bite problems, and misalignment.