Not every imperfect smile needs braces — and some bites that look fine cause real problems. Seoul Top Dental Hospital’s orthodontic assessments focus on the signs that genuinely warrant treatment.
The common bite problems
Crowding traps plaque and complicates cleaning; protrusion affects lip closure and profile; an open bite leaves front teeth unable to meet; a deep bite drives lower teeth into the palate side of the uppers. Each pattern has different implications for function and wear.
Beyond appearance
Uneven bites concentrate chewing force on a few teeth, accelerating wear and stressing the jaw joint. Orthodontics redistributes that load — which is why treatment is often as much about long-term dental health as about alignment.
When to be evaluated
Adults can be treated at any age provided gum health allows, and adolescents benefit from timing treatment around growth. A records visit — X-rays, scans and facial analysis — settles whether treatment is worthwhile and which method fits. There is no obligation attached to being evaluated.
Orthodontic consultations at Seoul Top Dental Hospital can be arranged through Clinic in Korea.