Teeth/Jaw problem?

[mae]

Hi, my son is 16 and we have noticed that his bottom row of teeth sit further forward than his top row of teeth? Its not very noticeable its just recently I have noticed it when he is talking.

Should I be worried about this? Can something be done about this?

Should I be taking him to the dentist or doctor?

If Toothsmith or anyone else are about I would be grateful if you can help.

Thanks

[Toothsmith]

If it's not worrying anybody looks wise, don't be too concerned. It's not likely to cause any fuctional problem.

It's called a Class III bite.

Class I s are 'Normal' Class II s are your Cilla Blacks and Ken Dodds (In the extreme), Class III s are your Bruce Forsyths and Jimmy Hills (In the extreme)

It's just different types of skull shape.

I'm assuming that he has a regular dentist? If not then he should have. Just ask about it next time you go and you'll get a more detailed assessment.

Jaw relationships can be altered or corrected, but that's really only necessary if problems are anticipated, and more often than not, no treatment is required.

[mae]

Thanks for that I will mention it to his dentist when he goes in February and also he is going to see his doctor for his Klippel Feil so I will mention it to him also, just in case so all angles are covered.

Thanks again

[Toothsmith]

Don't talk to the Doctor about it!!!!!

They haven't got a clue on anything gob-related! They have one 2 1/2 hour lecture on the mouth in their entire training! (Or at least that's all the Manchester Medics got)

If you think that's bad - they didn't do anything at all on feet!