Common dental diseases in children and malocclusion

Abstract

Ensuring oral health in early childhood could prevent the development of jaw misalignment later in life. Xuedong Zhou, of China’s Sichuan University, and colleagues reviewed the latest research on how common dental conditions in children influence malocclusion, where the teeth of the upper and lower jaws do not properly align, causing problems such as overbite, where the lower teeth overlap the upper teeth, or open bite, where a space remains between the upper and lower teeth when the mouth is closed. Tooth decay, prolonged thumb sucking, trauma, and the appearance of additional baby teeth are but a few of the factors that can ultimately lead to malocclusion in adulthood. Early and adequate management of these factors will establish healthy dentition and alleviate or avoid malocclusion, the researchers conclude.

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