Oral HealthMisaligned Teeth Affect Chewing and Induce Periodontal DiseasesSavePrintMalocclusion is not a disease, but it can cause some problems in life that require more attention. Alex Mit/ShutterstockEllen Wan,Ellen Wang,Weber Lee2/18/2023|Updated: 3/24/20230:00X 1Malocclusions (bad bites) not only affect the facial appearance and shape of the face but also affect oral health and chewing function.Malocclusion occurs when the teeth are misaligned, including crowded teeth, gapped teeth, overbites, and crossbites.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentEllen WanAuthorEllen WangAuthorWeber LeeAuthorEllen Wan has worked for the Japanese edition of The Epoch Times since 2007.Author’s Selected ArticlesWhy Your Body Odor Changed—and What You Can Do About It NaturallyMay 10, 2026When Eye Floaters Are Harmless—and When They Signal a Serious ProblemApr 15, 2026How Phlegm May Reflect Underlying Imbalance in the BodyApr 09, 2026Snoring, Fatigue, and a Hidden Threat: What Sleep Apnea Is Really Doing to Your BodyMar 28, 2026Related TopicsteethHealthmouthchewingbad bitemalocclusionmisaligned teeth
