If you catch your reflection and aren't loving what you see in your smile, it might be time to talk to an orthodontist. Beyond the aesthetic concerns, crooked or misaligned teeth are also harder to keep clean, which raises your risk of gum disease and cavities — and in some cases, misalignment can even contribute to headaches.
Getting ahead of these issues sooner rather than later makes a real difference, and an orthodontist is the right place to start. Smile Designers is proud to offer top-rated orthodontic care in San Diego, helping patients achieve smiles they feel great about.
Orthodontists are trained to address a wide range of alignment and bite issues using modern treatment methods. During an exam, our team will assess your teeth and bite to check for any of the following conditions.
Dr. Hage specializes in orthodontic care, treating issues such as:
Spacing issues occur when there are visible gaps between teeth — often the result of a missing tooth or one that never fully came in.
Crowding happens when there isn't enough room along the dental ridge for all your teeth to fit comfortably, causing them to overlap or sit at uneven levels.
An overbite occurs when the upper front teeth extend noticeably beyond the lower teeth. Sometimes referred to as "buck teeth," this condition typically calls for orthodontic correction.
With an underbite, the lower teeth extend further forward than the upper teeth, sometimes described as a "bulldog" bite. This can result from the upper jaw sitting too far back, the lower jaw too far forward, or a combination of both.
A crossbite happens when the upper teeth don't sit slightly in front of the lower teeth during a normal bite — the opposite of what a healthy bite pattern looks like.
An open bite refers to a gap between the upper and lower teeth — either in the front or along the sides — even when the back teeth are fully closed together.
This occurs when the center point of your upper front teeth doesn't align with the center point of your lower front teeth.
If any of these conditions sound familiar, orthodontic treatment can likely help. Our team will build a personalized plan based on your specific needs, drawing from treatment options like braces, Invisalign, retainers, and more. After a thorough exam and one-on-one consultation, we'll help you choose the path that gets you the results you're after.
Smile Designers in San Diego is staffed by an experienced dental team ready to support your oral health — from routine exams to more involved procedures like oral surgery. If you're ready for an orthodontic evaluation or treatment, give us a call at (619) 222-6000.
Dr. Hage brings a detail-driven approach to every appointment, paired with a genuine enthusiasm for the latest dental technology. He continually invests in advanced equipment and has completed more than 1,000 successful implant procedures. Known for going above and beyond on treatment planning — often at no added cost to patients — Dr. Hage stands by a simple philosophy: quality dental work, without compromise.
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