There is a common misconception among people when it comes to certain types of malocclusion. Malocclusions, or “bad bite,” comes in many forms. One type that is well known is an overbite, when the front upper teeth overcome the bottom lower teeth by an abnormal (about one-third) amount. The confusion comes because many people use the same term, “overbite,” for... read more »

If your teeth are crooked or if you have a misaligned bite, Drs. Obeid and Rivera may recommend braces in Palatine, Illinois. An orthodontic exam will be performed and our dentists will take impressions of your teeth, take photos of your teeth and face, and take X-rays of your mouth and head. Your treatment plan will be formed based on... read more »