{"id":310,"date":"2025-12-04T14:42:31","date_gmt":"2025-12-04T13:42:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/midsa.es\/nueva\/index.php\/2025\/12\/04\/mordida-cruzada-en-ninos-como-detectarla-a-tiempo-y-por-que-es-esencial-corregirla\/"},"modified":"2026-06-18T15:09:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T13:09:08","slug":"crossbite-in-children-how-to-detect-it-early-and-why-it-is-essential-to-correct-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/midsa.es\/en\/mordida-cruzada-en-ninos-como-detectarla-a-tiempo-y-por-que-es-esencial-corregirla\/","title":{"rendered":"Crossbite in children: how to detect it early and why it is essential to correct it"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>crossbite in children<\/strong> It is one of the most common occlusion problems in <a href=\"https:\/\/midsa.es\/en\/pediatric-dentistry\/\"><strong>children&#039;s orthodontics<\/strong>. <\/a>It often goes unnoticed by parents, but it has a direct impact on the <strong>facial growth<\/strong>, the <strong>chewing<\/strong>, the <strong>joint health<\/strong> and the <strong>aesthetic harmony<\/strong> of the child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The good news: when diagnosed early, treatment is <strong>Fast, simple and very effective<\/strong>.<br>In <strong>MIDSA Dentistry (Valencia)<\/strong> We evaluate cases of crossbite daily and know that intervening at the appropriate age prevents serious complications in adolescence and adulthood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. What is a crossbite?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A crossbite occurs when the <strong>The upper teeth close inside the lower teeth.<\/strong>, instead of being left out as happens in a correct occlusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It can manifest itself in different ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On one side of the mouth only (<strong>unilateral crossbite<\/strong>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On both sides (<strong>bilateral crossbite<\/strong>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At the front (<strong>anterior crossbite<\/strong>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each type affects growth differently. <strong>maxillary<\/strong> and the <strong>jaw<\/strong>, Therefore, it requires a specialized assessment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Types of crossbite<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Unilateral posterior crossbite:<\/strong> One side bites &quot;upside down&quot;.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bilateral posterior crossbite:<\/strong> Both sides bite from the inside.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Anterior crossbite:<\/strong> The upper teeth are behind the lower teeth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Most frequent causes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A crossbite can be due to one or more causes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lack of growth of <strong>maxilla<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oral habits (thumb sucking, prolonged pacifier use, chewing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mouth breathing or functional breathing problems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cPillow-ing\u201d or incorrect support while sleeping<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Functional deviations when chewing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Premature loss of baby teeth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Genetic factors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many of these factors can be corrected if they are detected early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. How to detect it at home: signs for parents<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A crossbite may be present if you observe:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The child <strong>always chews in the same direction<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The chin deviates when the mouth is closed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The upper teeth are &quot;on the inside&quot; when biting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clicks or sounds when closing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Uneven wear of the teeth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Narrow or \u201chigh\u201d palate\u201d<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Difficulty pronouncing certain words<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When in doubt, an early check-up with a doctor is essential. <strong>pediatric dentist or specialized orthodontist<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Why it&#039;s important to correct it as soon as possible<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The crossbite <strong>It doesn&#039;t correct itself<\/strong>; On the contrary, it tends to worsen with growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Treating it early allows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To guide the correct growth of the jaw<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prevent <strong>facial asymmetries<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoiding problems with <strong>temporomandibular joint (TMJ)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improve chewing and function<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prevent permanent jaw deviations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reducing the need for complex or even surgical treatments later on<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Ideal age for treatment<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The earlier it&#039;s detected, the better. The ideal period is when the <strong>The jawbone is in full development<\/strong>, because the bones respond more quickly to treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Most commonly used treatments<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Treatment depends on the diagnosis, but the most common are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Maxillary expansion by <strong>disjunction devices<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Children&#039;s aligners<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Functional appliances<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interceptive orthodontics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Myofunctional therapy<\/strong> (speech therapy)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At MIDSA, Dr. <strong>Teresa Santoyo<\/strong> It conducts a comprehensive study to determine the safest and most effective option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8. How long does the treatment last?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At early ages, correction is rapid:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Between 6 and 10 months<\/strong> in most cases<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow-up monitoring to ensure stability and adequate growth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>9. Consequences of not treating it<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If no action is taken, the following may occur:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Permanent facial asymmetries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Premature tooth wear<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Joint pain or TMJ problems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Difficulty chewing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Need for complex orthodontics in adolescence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Significant aesthetic and functional impact<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Crossbite is a common problem but <strong>very easy to correct<\/strong> When action is taken at the right time. Early intervention prevents future problems and ensures harmonious facial development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In <strong>MIDSA Dentistry (Valencia)<\/strong> we have <strong>3D scanner, clinical photography, posture study and a <a href=\"https:\/\/midsa.es\/en\/pediatric-dentistry\/\">Specialized focus on children&#039;s orthodontics<\/a><\/strong> to achieve safe and lasting results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/midsa.es\/en\/contact\/\"><strong>First visit free<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>La mordida cruzada en ni\u00f1os es uno de los problemas de oclusi\u00f3n m\u00e1s comunes en ortodoncia infantil. Muchas veces pasa desapercibida para los padres, pero [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":311,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6,10],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-310","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-odontopediatria","category-ortodoncia-infantil"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/midsa.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/310","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/midsa.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/midsa.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/midsa.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/midsa.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=310"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/midsa.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/310\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":772,"href":"https:\/\/midsa.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/310\/revisions\/772"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/midsa.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/311"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/midsa.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=310"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/midsa.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=310"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/midsa.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=310"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}