Clinical term
crossbite
A bite where one or more upper teeth sit inside the lower teeth instead of outside, which can shift jaw growth and wear teeth unevenly.
Reviewed by Dr. Amit Sharma, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon · Last reviewed 3 September 2026
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Where we discuss crossbite
- Posterior and Anterior Crossbite: Causes, Risks, and Solutions
- Palatal Expanders for Children: How Rapid Palatal Expansion Works
- Crossbite Correction in Early Childhood: When to Intervene
- Surgically Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion for Narrow Upper Jaws
- Crossbite Complications on Jaw Joints and Tooth Wear
- Aligners for Crossbite Correction
- Treating Crossbite Effectively
- Open Bite and Crossbite: Understanding Two Common Bite Problems
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