General Dentistry in Adelaide & North Adelaide

Orthodontic Specialists

Orthodontic Conditions We Treat

Orthodontic treatment can help correct a wide range of alignment, spacing, and bite concerns that affect both the appearance and function of your smile. At Chisholm Orthodontics, we provide personalised treatment plans for children, teenagers, and adults across Adelaide, Mildura, and Swan Hill, helping patients achieve healthier bites and confident smiles.

Whether your teeth are crowded, spaced apart, or your upper and lower jaws do not align correctly, our experienced team can assess your needs and recommend the most suitable treatment options. Explore the common orthodontic conditions below to learn more about how orthodontic treatment may help.

Crowding

When there is not enough space in the jaw for all teeth to fit correctly, teeth can overlap, twist, or become difficult to clean. Crowding can also result in irregular wear of teeth.

Spaces

Gaps between teeth can occur naturally or develop due to missing teeth, growth patterns, or other dental factors. Other dental factors such as impacted teeth.

Overbite

An overbite occurs when the upper front teeth excessively overlap the lower front teeth when biting together. When the upper teeth sit in a protrusive position, increasing the changes of trauma.

Underbite

An underbite occurs when the lower teeth sit in front of the upper teeth, affecting both appearance and bite function.

Deep Bite

A deep bite is a more severe form of overbite where the upper teeth cover a significant portion of the lower teeth. Where the upper teeth bite significantly over the lower teeth which can cause severe wear of the teeth.

Open Bite

An open bite occurs when the upper and lower teeth do not meet correctly when the mouth is closed, leaving a gap between them. An open bite occurs when the upper and lower teeth do not meet properly when the mouth is closed, leaving a gap between them. This gap can make it difficult to bite into certain foods, particularly with the front teeth, and may also affect chewing, speech, and the overall function of the bite.