Symptoms of MALPOSITION, MALOCCLUSION OF JAW
In children, the teeth appear to be out of line. There is excessive protrusion of the upper teeth. The front teeth may not meet. It this is caused by an injury, there may be lateral translation of the jaw. Speech and chewing may be affected. Chronic cases can lead to arthritis of the tempormandibular joint, which can cause pain in front of the ear, which may be worse with eating or chewing.
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