{"id":60128,"date":"2025-10-05T14:54:54","date_gmt":"2025-10-05T18:54:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amortho.com\/crooked-teeth-clenched-jaw-embarrassed-smile-how-orthodontics-can-change-everything\/"},"modified":"2025-11-27T14:10:19","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T19:10:19","slug":"crooked-teeth-clenched-jaw-embarrassed-smile-how-orthodontics-can-change-everything","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/amortho.com\/en\/crooked-teeth-clenched-jaw-embarrassed-smile-how-orthodontics-can-change-everything\/","title":{"rendered":"Crooked teeth, clenched jaw, embarrassed smile? How orthodontics can change everything"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; specialty=&#8221;on&#8221; padding_top_1=&#8221;0px&#8221; padding_top_2=&#8221;0px&#8221; padding_top_bottom_link_1=&#8221;false&#8221; padding_top_bottom_link_2=&#8221;false&#8221; padding_left_right_link_1=&#8221;false&#8221; padding_left_right_link_2=&#8221;false&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; specialty_columns=&#8221;2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||20px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_post_title meta=&#8221;off&#8221; featured_image=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; title_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;64px&#8221; title_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||12px|||&#8221; title_font_size_tablet=&#8221;50px&#8221; title_font_size_phone=&#8221;24px&#8221; title_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_post_title][et_pb_post_title title=&#8221;off&#8221; author=&#8221;off&#8221; date_format=&#8221;j M Y&#8221; comments=&#8221;off&#8221; featured_image=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; title_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;64px&#8221; title_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; meta_text_color=&#8221;#1fa6c4&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||12px|||&#8221; title_font_size_tablet=&#8221;50px&#8221; title_font_size_phone=&#8221;24px&#8221; title_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_post_title][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; text_line_height=&#8221;1.8em&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Orthodontics is often thought of as a simple way to align teeth. But behind every transformed smile, there are often stories of disturbed sleep, invisible pain or weakened self-esteem. <\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"p1\">At <span class=\"s1\"><b>Archambault &amp; Morton<\/b><\/span>, our mission goes far beyond aesthetics. We support each patient in a process of overall well-being. Today, we tell you about the <span class=\"s1\"><b>most common orthodontic problems<\/b><\/span>&#8230; and above all <span class=\"s1\"><b>concrete solutions<\/b><\/span> to correct them.  <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/amortho.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/img-blog-amortho-44.webp&#8221; alt=&#8221;There is no age for a beautiful smile&#8221; title_text=&#8221;img-blog-amortho-44&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#8221; force_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;-1px|-9vw|46px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;53px|||||&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset3&#8243; box_shadow_horizontal=&#8221;-22px&#8221; box_shadow_vertical=&#8221;14px&#8221; box_shadow_blur=&#8221;40px&#8221; box_shadow_spread=&#8221;-5px&#8221; box_shadow_color=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0.42)&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;33px||1px||false|false&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-9px|auto||-10px||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; text_line_height=&#8221;1.8em&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Crooked or Wrinkled Teeth: More Than Just a Matter of Look<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>What it causes:<\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Overlapping teeth make oral hygiene more difficult, increasing the risk of cavities and gum disease. And of course, they can undermine confidence when it comes time to smile. <\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>The Archambault &amp; Morton solution:<\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Clear aligners<\/b><\/span> or <span class=\"s1\"><b>traditional braces<\/b><\/span> allow the teeth to be realigned gradually. We help you choose what suits your lifestyle&#8230; without ever compromising efficiency. <\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">\n<blockquote>\n<p><i>A smile aligned is a healthy smile.<\/i><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<ol><\/ol>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/amortho.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/img-blog-amortho-51.webp&#8221; alt=&#8221;smile with confidence at Archambault Morton orthodontist for adults&#8221; title_text=&#8221;img-blog-amortho-51&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset1&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;33px||1px||false|false&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-9px|auto||-10px||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; text_line_height=&#8221;1.8em&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||30px|25px||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><b>Jaw too narrow: when everything seems &#8220;stuck&#8221;<\/b><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>What it causes:<\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">An upper jaw that is too narrow can cause crowded teeth, breathing problems, and even influence posture or sleep quality.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Our approach:<\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">In many cases, a <span class=\"s1\"><b>palatal expander<\/b><\/span> is used to gently widen the palate, especially in young patients. This treatment can prevent or correct many complications before they become serious. <\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Good to know:<\/b><\/span> This treatment is often painless and fits very well into the family routine.<\/p>\n<p><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;33px||1px||false|false&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-9px|auto||-10px||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/amortho.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/img-blog-amortho-26-scaled.webp&#8221; title_text=&#8221;img-blog-amortho-26&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|14px||33px||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|||0px||&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset1&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; text_line_height=&#8221;1.8em&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||30px|25px||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><b>Reverse or cross occlusion: a discreet but important imbalance<\/b><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Symptoms:<\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Biting into a sandwich is getting complicated? Your lower teeth may be moving past the upper ones (reverse bite), or some teeth may be biting inside instead of the outside (crossbite). This kind of imbalance can interfere with chewing and, in the long term, wear out some teeth prematurely.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>The game plan:<\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Thanks to a <span class=\"s1\"><b>comprehensive evaluation<\/b><\/span>, a tailor-made treatment can be proposed, sometimes with elastics, an assistive device or aligner correction. The important thing is to treat early to avoid lasting impacts on the jaw joint (TMJ). <\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">\n<h2><b>Open bites and atypical swallowing: an impact even in speech<\/b><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>The clues:<\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Don&#8217;t the top and bottom teeth touch when you close your mouth? You may have a gap. In children, this can be accentuated by thumb sucking or atypical swallowing. The result: slurred speech, mouth breathing, and poor jaw growth.   <\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Our intervention:<\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>At Archambault &amp; Morton<\/b><\/span>, we rely on a global approach. This can include orthodontic treatment <g id=\"gid_2\">and<\/g> working with a <g id=\"gid_3\"><g id=\"gid_4\">speech therapist<\/g><\/g> or <g id=\"gid_5\"><g id=\"gid_6\">myofunctional<\/g><\/g> therapist to address root causes. We&#8217;re thinking about the long term, not just the temporary lineup.  <\/p>\n<p><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; min_height=&#8221;108.4px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;2px|auto|-11px|auto||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;16px||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; min_height=&#8221;93.4px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><b>Excessive gaps between teeth: sometimes more subtle, but just as important<\/b><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p2\">\n<p class=\"p3\"><b>What people notice:<\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\">A space between the front teeth, a jaw that seems &#8220;too big&#8221;&#8230; While some see this as a charm, others experience discomfort or phonetic issues.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><b>Gentle but effective solution:<\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\">Depending on the case, <span class=\"s2\"><b>aligners<\/b><\/span> or <span class=\"s2\"><b>retainer wires<\/b><\/span> can correct these spaces. 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You are a person, with a story, a rhythm, a goal. <\/b><\/p>\n<h2><b>How about we talk about it?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p3\">Every smile has its story. Maybe you&#8217;ve learned to live with these little discomforts a long time ago. Maybe you didn&#8217;t even know they were related to orthodontics.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><b>But what if&#8230; Was there a simple, accessible, and personalized solution?<\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"p3\">At <span class=\"s2\"><g id=\"gid_2\">Archambault &amp; Morton<\/g><\/span>, we&#8217;re here to talk about it. Without pressure. 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