Bite Correction

For Improved Function and Appearance

Ideally, your top and bottom set of teeth should fit together to form an accurate bite. Your top teeth should fit slightly over your bottom teeth, and all of your teeth should line up. Your teeth should be straight and evenly spaced.

Most malocclusions or bite problems are inherited, such as differences in jaw size, poorly aligned jaws, or crowded teeth. Injuries, missing teeth or prolonged thumb sucking can contribute to malocclusion. Everyone has some degree of malocclusion, but significant problems can contribute to mouth breathing, prematurely worn teeth, TMJ, and headaches. Your jaw structure also influences the appearance and shape of your face. 

Dr. Boldt is a general and cosmetic dentist in Medford, Oregon that uses special orthotics and advanced treatments to correct bite problems. Boldt Dental is the area’s recognized leader for restoring proper bite function. Dr. Boldt’s personalized treatment often leads to the reduction or elimination of TMJ symptoms and headaches.

Orognathic Bioesthetics

Orognathic bioesthetics – These big words simply mean “correcting the imbalances between teeth and jaws” that can result from aging or facial deformities and lead to jaw pain, headaches and poor facial appearance. Dr. Boldt is a general dentist with advanced training in the field of orognathic bioesthetics. Dr. Boldt offers treatments that can significantly improved bite function and create a more balanced facial appearance. 

As a dentist, Dr. Boldt views the mouth, teeth, jaws, joints, and muscles as a complete system. During your consultation, Dr. Boldt will listen to your concerns to determine how your bite problem relates to you as a whole. He will help you understand how a healthy system functions and appears. Dr. Boldt will carefully design an individualized treatment program that will not only correct the imbalances in your bite and restore proper bite function, but also improve the natural structure and appearance of your face. 

Please visit Boldt Dental’s Patient Education Library to learn more about bite problems (malocclusions) and TMJ. 

Do you have TMJ, bite, or jaw problems? Call (541) 772-2756 to schedule your preferred appointment at Boldt Dental in Medford, Oregon or use our online appointment request form.