Mirror Test Your Smile:

Look at your smile or your child's smile in a mirror. What does your pr your child's smile reveal? If you see the warning signs of a bad bite, we can help you. Give our offices a call.

blue diamond bullet Top front teeth stick out, protrude or are "bucked"

blue diamond bullet Top Front teeth cover more than 25% of the bottom front teeth when the back teeth are biting together

blue diamond bullet Top front teeth grow in behind the bottom front teeth

blue diamond bullet A weak chin or prominent chin

blue diamond bullet A space exists between the top and bottom front teeth while the back teeth are biting together

blue diamond bulletCrowded, overlapped, misplaced teeth or extra teeth

blue diamond bullet Some teeth don't meet at all

blue diamond bullet Baby teeth falling out too early or permanent teeth arriving very late

blue diamond bullet The centers of the top and bottom front teeth don't line up

blue diamond bullet Often biting the cheek or roof of the mouth

blue diamond bulletFinger, pacifier or tongue sucking habit that continues after 6 years of age

blue diamond bullet Difficulty chewing or biting with teeth that don't meet evenly on both sides

blue diamond bullet Teeth wearing unevenly

blue diamond bullet Jaws that shift off center when the teeth bite together

blue diamond bullet Excessive spaces between teeth that persist after the top permanent canine teeth appear

blue diamond bullet Embarrassing teeth or smile often hidden by hands

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You may schedule an orthodontic appointment with Dr. William Trepp in his Pasadena, MD office by calling 410.696.4624 or in his Clinton, MD office by calling  301.868.6200. Written inquiries should be mailed to: 3020 Mountain RD, Pasadena, MD 21122, USA or 8918 Woodyard RD, Clinton, MD 20735, USA
 

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