Upper teeth can be crowded and crooked due to a small upper jaw size. But a small upper jaw can adversely impact even the lower teeth and make them crooked too. Early detection and resolution is the key.. Here’s how
Leads to crowding of teeth due to lack of space |
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What is a narrow upper jaw? |
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| An ideal arch form is U shaped as the lines show |
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| Teeth are placed in a V shaped form in a narrow arch |
Narrow Upper Jaw Leads to An Underdeveloped Lower Jaw |
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An Underdeveloped Lower Jaw |
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An Underdeveloped Lower Jaw as seen on the Cephalogram |
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Early Correction of Narrow Upper Jaws |
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BDS, MDS – Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics
Chief Orthodontist, Fort Dental Clinic, Mumbai
Dr. Arun Nayak is a leading orthodontist in Mumbai with 20+ years of experience in braces, aligners, and advanced bite correction. As the founder of Fort Dental Clinic, he is known for delivering personalized, technology-driven orthodontic care with a focus on precision and patient comfort.