{"id":4158,"date":"2025-09-17T08:15:58","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T07:15:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.auradentallondon.co.uk\/blog\/?p=4158"},"modified":"2026-01-12T05:20:35","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T05:20:35","slug":"common-orthodontic-issues-treated-in-london-crowding-overbite-crossbite-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.auradentallondon.co.uk\/blog\/common-orthodontic-issues-treated-in-london-crowding-overbite-crossbite-and-more\/","title":{"rendered":"Common Orthodontic Issues Treated in London: Crowding, Overbite, Cross\u2011bite &amp; More"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.auradentallondon.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/orthodontics-london-15.jpg\" alt=\"orthodontics-london\" class=\"wp-image-4161\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.auradentallondon.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/orthodontics-london-15.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.auradentallondon.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/orthodontics-london-15-200x129.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.auradentallondon.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/orthodontics-london-15-500x321.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.auradentallondon.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/orthodontics-london-15-50x32.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every smile tells a story, and many of the concerns we see are refreshingly common. At <strong>Aura Dental<\/strong>, we treat a wide range of orthodontic issues with solutions tailored to your goals, lifestyle and clinical needs. Here is a clear overview of how we approach crowding, spacing, overbites, cross\u2011bites and more through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auradentallondon.co.uk\/orthodontist-in-london.html\">orthodontics London<\/a>.<br><br>Crowding occurs when there isn\u2019t quite enough room for teeth to sit in ideal positions. We use digital planning to sequence movements efficiently, often creating space with careful expansion or slender enamel reshaping where appropriate. The result is alignment that looks natural and functions beautifully for cleaning and chewing.<br><br>Spacing (gaps) can be as individual as you are. Whether you prefer to close spaces completely or refine them for symmetry, we\u2019ll show you predicted outcomes and agree a plan that feels right. Aligners and braces both achieve excellent control; we\u2019ll recommend the appliance that fits your timeline and preferences.<br><br>An increased overbite or overjet (prominent top teeth) may affect comfort and confidence. Using precise mechanics, we guide the relationship between upper and lower teeth towards harmony. This contributes to a balanced profile and comfortable function, all while maintaining a natural look.<br><br>Cross\u2011bite describes teeth that bite across each other rather than edge\u2011to\u2011edge. Correcting it supports even wear and can make chewing feel more intuitive. Depending on the pattern, we may suggest aligners, fixed appliances, or a combination to achieve stable correction.<br><br>Open bites and deep bites are addressed with careful sequencing, always centred on gum health and jaw comfort. We collaborate closely with you so each stage is clear and progress is enjoyable.<br><br>Throughout your plan, hygiene guidance is practical and easy to follow. Healthy gums support efficient movement and a radiant finish. We\u2019ll tailor advice to your appliance and celebrate milestones together.<br><br>Our aim is to make <strong>orthodontics London<\/strong> feel accessible and uplifting, whatever your starting point. With digital planning, gentle adjustments and kind communication, challenges become opportunities to create a confident, natural smile.<br><br>If you\u2019re curious about how your own bite could change, we\u2019d love to show you. A thoughtful conversation is the perfect first step towards the benefits of <strong>orthodontics London<\/strong> tailored to you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every smile tells a story, and many of the concerns we see are refreshingly common. At Aura Dental, we treat a wide range of orthodontic issues with solutions tailored to your goals, lifestyle and clinical needs. Here is a clear overview of how we approach crowding, spacing, overbites, cross\u2011bites and more through orthodontics London. Crowding &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auradentallondon.co.uk\/blog\/common-orthodontic-issues-treated-in-london-crowding-overbite-crossbite-and-more\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Common Orthodontic Issues Treated in London: Crowding, Overbite, Cross\u2011bite &amp; More<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4161,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"%%post_title%% %%sep%% %%sitetitle%%","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[41],"class_list":["post-4158","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-orthodontics","tag-orthodontics-london"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.auradentallondon.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4158","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.auradentallondon.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.auradentallondon.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.auradentallondon.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.auradentallondon.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4158"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.auradentallondon.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4158\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4300,"href":"https:\/\/www.auradentallondon.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4158\/revisions\/4300"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.auradentallondon.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4161"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.auradentallondon.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4158"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.auradentallondon.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4158"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.auradentallondon.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4158"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}