Malocclusions are in part hereditary but environmental factors, including factors related to breathing and facial trauma, may play a significant part in the development of the condition. Certain types of malocclusion may predispose the patient to jaw and facial pain.
Malocclusions are in part hereditary but environmental factors, including factors related to breathing and facial trauma, may play a significant part in the development of the condition. Certain types of malocclusion may predispose the patient to jaw and facial pain.