--- title: "Orthodontic Problems Guides UK | Virtual Consultant Online" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/orthodontic-problems description: "UK orthodontic problem guides covering crowding, spacing, overbite, underbite, crossbite, missing teeth, impacted teeth, gum disease, jaw issues." updated: 2026-06-10T00:00:00Z publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Orthodontic Problems Guides Guides for common bite, spacing, crowding, jaw, gum and dental problems that affect orthodontic planning. [Start Photo Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [All Guides](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides) [Search Site](https://virtualconsultant.online/find) ## Start With These Guides Crowded Teeth Treatment UK Plain-English UK guide to crowded teeth treatment uk, with practical context on suitability, costs, questions to ask, and when to seek a clinician-reviewed assessment. [Read Guide](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/crowded-teeth-treatment-uk) Crowding vs Spacing Orthodontics UK Plain-English UK guide to crowding vs spacing orthodontics uk, with practical context on suitability, costs, questions to ask, and when to seek a clinician-reviewed assessment. [Read Guide](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/crowding-vs-spacing-orthodontics-uk) Overbite and Underbite Treatment UK Plain-English UK guide to overbite and underbite treatment uk, with practical context on suitability, costs, questions to ask, and when to seek a clinician-reviewed assessment. [Read Guide](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/overbite-underbite-treatment-uk) Malocclusion — Types, Causes and Treatment Plain-English UK guide to malocclusion — types, causes and treatment, with practical context on suitability, costs, questions to ask, and when to seek a clinician-reviewed assessment. [Read Guide](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/malocclusion-uk) Orthodontics and Gum Disease UK: Can You Have Braces With Periodontitis? Plain-English UK guide to orthodontics and gum disease uk: can you have braces with periodontitis?, with practical context on suitability, costs, questions to ask, and when to seek a clinician-reviewed assessment. [Read Guide](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/orthodontics-gum-disease-uk) Impacted Molar Orthodontics UK Plain-English UK guide to impacted molar orthodontics uk, with practical context on suitability, costs, questions to ask, and when to seek a clinician-reviewed assessment. [Read Guide](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/impacted-molar-orthodontics-uk) Bleeding Gums and Braces UK Plain-English UK guide to bleeding gums and braces uk, with practical context on suitability, costs, questions to ask, and when to seek a clinician-reviewed assessment. [Read Guide](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/bleeding-gums-braces-orthodontics-uk) Braces For Crossbite Plain-English UK guide to braces for crossbite, with practical context on suitability, costs, questions to ask, and when to seek a clinician-reviewed assessment. [Read Guide](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/braces-for-crossbite) Braces For Gaps In Teeth Plain-English UK guide to braces for gaps in teeth, with practical context on suitability, costs, questions to ask, and when to seek a clinician-reviewed assessment. [Read Guide](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/braces-for-gaps-in-teeth) Braces For Overbite Plain-English UK guide to braces for overbite, with practical context on suitability, costs, questions to ask, and when to seek a clinician-reviewed assessment. [Read Guide](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/braces-for-overbite) Bruxism After Braces UK Guide Plain-English UK guide to bruxism after braces uk guide, with practical context on suitability, costs, questions to ask, and when to seek a clinician-reviewed assessment. [Read Guide](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/bruxism-after-braces) Bruxism and Braces UK Plain-English UK guide to bruxism and braces uk, with practical context on suitability, costs, questions to ask, and when to seek a clinician-reviewed assessment. [Read Guide](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/bruxism-and-braces-uk) ## All Orthodontic Problems Guides [Crowded Teeth Treatment UK](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/crowded-teeth-treatment-uk) Plain-English UK guide to crowded teeth treatment uk, with practical context on suitability, costs, questions to ask, and when to seek a clinician-reviewed assessment. [Crowding vs Spacing Orthodontics UK](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/crowding-vs-spacing-orthodontics-uk) Plain-English UK guide to crowding vs spacing orthodontics uk, with practical context on suitability, costs, questions to ask, and when to seek a clinician-reviewed assessment. [Overbite and Underbite Treatment UK](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/overbite-underbite-treatment-uk) Plain-English UK guide to overbite and underbite treatment uk, with practical context on suitability, costs, questions to ask, and when to seek a clinician-reviewed assessment. [Malocclusion — Types, Causes and Treatment](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/malocclusion-uk) Plain-English UK guide to malocclusion — types, causes and treatment, with practical context on suitability, costs, questions to ask, and when to seek a clinician-reviewed assessment. [Orthodontics and Gum Disease UK: Can You Have Braces With Periodontitis?](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/orthodontics-gum-disease-uk) Plain-English UK guide to orthodontics and gum disease uk: can you have braces with periodontitis?, with practical context on suitability, costs, questions to ask, and when to seek a clinician-reviewed assessment. [Impacted Molar Orthodontics UK](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/impacted-molar-orthodontics-uk) Plain-English UK guide to impacted molar orthodontics uk, with practical context on suitability, costs, questions to ask, and when to seek a clinician-reviewed assessment. [Bleeding Gums and Braces UK](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/bleeding-gums-braces-orthodontics-uk) Plain-English UK guide to bleeding gums and braces uk, with practical context on suitability, costs, questions to ask, and when to seek a clinician-reviewed assessment. [Braces For Crossbite](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/braces-for-crossbite) Plain-English UK guide to braces for crossbite, with practical context on suitability, costs, questions to ask, and when to seek a clinician-reviewed assessment. [Braces For Gaps In Teeth](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/braces-for-gaps-in-teeth) Plain-English UK guide to braces for gaps in teeth, with practical context on suitability, costs, questions to ask, and when to seek a clinician-reviewed assessment. [Braces For Overbite](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/braces-for-overbite) Plain-English UK guide to braces for overbite, with practical context on suitability, costs, questions to ask, and when to seek a clinician-reviewed assessment. [Bruxism After Braces UK Guide](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/bruxism-after-braces) Plain-English UK guide to bruxism after braces uk guide, with practical context on suitability, costs, questions to ask, and when to seek a clinician-reviewed assessment. [Bruxism and Braces UK](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/bruxism-and-braces-uk) Plain-English UK guide to bruxism and braces uk, with practical context on suitability, costs, questions to ask, and when to seek a clinician-reviewed assessment. [Bruxism and Braces UK: Can You Have Braces If You Grind?](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/bruxism-teeth-grinding-orthodontics-uk) Plain-English UK guide to bruxism and braces uk: can you have braces if you grind?, with practical context on suitability, costs, questions to ask, and when to seek a clinician-reviewed assessment. [Can Braces Fix Jaw Problems?](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/can-braces-fix-jaw-uk) Plain-English UK guide to can braces fix jaw problems?, with practical context on suitability, costs, questions to ask, and when to seek a clinician-reviewed assessment. [Anterior Crossbite Treatment UK](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/anterior-crossbite-treatment-uk) Plain-English UK guide to anterior crossbite treatment uk, with practical context on suitability, costs, questions to ask, and when to seek a clinician-reviewed assessment. [Asymmetric Gum Line and Orthodontics UK](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/asymmetric-gum-line-orthodontics-uk) Plain-English UK guide to asymmetric gum line and orthodontics uk, with practical context on suitability, costs, questions to ask, and when to seek a clinician-reviewed assessment. [Cleft lip and palate orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/cleft-palate-orthodontics-uk) Plain-English UK guide to cleft lip and palate orthodontics, with practical context on suitability, costs, questions to ask, and when to seek a clinician-reviewed assessment. [Crossbite Treatment UK](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/crossbite-treatment-uk) Plain-English UK guide to crossbite treatment uk, with practical context on suitability, costs, questions to ask, and when to seek a clinician-reviewed assessment. [Crowded Lower Teeth UK](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/crowded-lower-teeth-uk) Plain-English UK guide to crowded lower teeth uk, with practical context on suitability, costs, questions to ask, and when to seek a clinician-reviewed assessment. [Deep Bite Treatment UK](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/deep-bite-treatment-uk) Plain-English UK guide to deep bite treatment uk, with practical context on suitability, costs, questions to ask, and when to seek a clinician-reviewed assessment. [Diastema (Gap Teeth) Treatment UK](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/diastema-gap-teeth-treatment-uk) Plain-English UK guide to diastema (gap teeth) treatment uk, with practical context on suitability, costs, questions to ask, and when to seek a clinician-reviewed assessment. [Facial Asymmetry and Orthodontics UK](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/facial-asymmetry-orthodontics-uk) Plain-English UK guide to facial asymmetry and orthodontics uk, with practical context on suitability, costs, questions to ask, and when to seek a clinician-reviewed assessment. [Genetics of Malocclusion UK](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/genetics-malocclusion-orthodontics-uk) Plain-English UK guide to genetics of malocclusion uk, with practical context on suitability, costs, questions to ask, and when to seek a clinician-reviewed assessment. [Gum Recession and Orthodontics UK](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/gum-recession-orthodontics-uk) Plain-English UK guide to gum recession and orthodontics uk, with practical context on suitability, costs, questions to ask, and when to seek a clinician-reviewed assessment. [Gummy Smile Treatment UK](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/gummy-smile-orthodontic-treatment-uk) Plain-English UK guide to gummy smile treatment uk, with practical context on suitability, costs, questions to ask, and when to seek a clinician-reviewed assessment. [High Arch Palate Orthodontics UK](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/high-arch-palate-orthodontics-uk) Plain-English UK guide to high arch palate orthodontics uk, with practical context on suitability, costs, questions to ask, and when to seek a clinician-reviewed assessment. [High Canines Treatment UK](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/high-canines-treatment-uk) Plain-English UK guide to high canines treatment uk, with practical context on suitability, costs, questions to ask, and when to seek a clinician-reviewed assessment. [Hypodontia and Orthodontics UK — Missing Teeth from Birth](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/hypodontia-orthodontics-uk) Plain-English UK guide to hypodontia and orthodontics uk — missing teeth from birth, with practical context on suitability, costs, questions to ask, and when to seek a clinician-reviewed assessment. [Impacted Canine Teeth UK](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/impacted-canine-orthodontics-uk) Plain-English UK guide to impacted canine teeth uk, with practical context on suitability, costs, questions to ask, and when to seek a clinician-reviewed assessment. [Jaw Surgery and Orthodontics UK](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/jaw-surgery-orthodontics-uk) Plain-English UK guide to jaw surgery and orthodontics uk, with practical context on suitability, costs, questions to ask, and when to seek a clinician-reviewed assessment. [Jaw Surgery Recovery UK: The Orthognathic Surgery Timeline](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/jaw-surgery-recovery-uk) Plain-English UK guide to jaw surgery recovery uk: the orthognathic surgery timeline, with practical context on suitability, costs, questions to ask, and when to seek a clinician-reviewed assessment. [Missing Lateral Incisors Orthodontics UK](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/missing-lateral-incisors-orthodontics-uk) Plain-English UK guide to missing lateral incisors orthodontics uk, with practical context on suitability, costs, questions to ask, and when to seek a clinician-reviewed assessment. [Molar Bands in Orthodontics UK](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/molar-bands-orthodontics-uk) Plain-English UK guide to molar bands in orthodontics uk, with practical context on suitability, costs, questions to ask, and when to seek a clinician-reviewed assessment. [Open Bite Treatment UK](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/open-bite-treatment-uk) Plain-English UK guide to open bite treatment uk, with practical context on suitability, costs, questions to ask, and when to seek a clinician-reviewed assessment. [Orthodontics After Jaw Fracture UK](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/orthodontics-after-jaw-fracture-uk) Plain-English UK guide to orthodontics after jaw fracture uk, with practical context on suitability, costs, questions to ask, and when to seek a clinician-reviewed assessment. [Orthodontics and Sinuses UK](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/orthodontics-palate-expansion-sinuses-uk) Plain-English UK guide to orthodontics and sinuses uk, with practical context on suitability, costs, questions to ask, and when to seek a clinician-reviewed assessment. [Orthodontics for Childhood Sleep Apnoea UK](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/child-sleep-apnoea-orthodontics-uk) Plain-English UK guide to orthodontics for childhood sleep apnoea uk, with practical context on suitability, costs, questions to ask, and when to seek a clinician-reviewed assessment. [Overjet vs Overbite — What's the Difference?](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/overjet-vs-overbite-uk) Plain-English UK guide to overjet vs overbite — what's the difference?, with practical context on suitability, costs, questions to ask, and when to seek a clinician-reviewed assessment. [Posterior Crossbite Treatment UK](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/posterior-crossbite-treatment-uk) Plain-English UK guide to posterior crossbite treatment uk, with practical context on suitability, costs, questions to ask, and when to seek a clinician-reviewed assessment. [Posterior Open Bite and Orthodontics UK](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/posterior-open-bite-orthodontics-uk) Plain-English UK guide to posterior open bite and orthodontics uk, with practical context on suitability, costs, questions to ask, and when to seek a clinician-reviewed assessment. [Recessed Lower Jaw (Retrognathia) Treatment UK](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/retrognathia-recessed-jaw-treatment-uk) Plain-English UK guide to recessed lower jaw (retrognathia) treatment uk, with practical context on suitability, costs, questions to ask, and when to seek a clinician-reviewed assessment. [Skeletal vs Dental Malocclusion UK](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/skeletal-vs-dental-malocclusion-uk) Plain-English UK guide to skeletal vs dental malocclusion uk, with practical context on suitability, costs, questions to ask, and when to seek a clinician-reviewed assessment. [Sleep Apnoea and Orthodontics UK](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/sleep-apnoea-orthodontics-uk) Plain-English UK guide to sleep apnoea and orthodontics uk, with practical context on suitability, costs, questions to ask, and when to seek a clinician-reviewed assessment. [Top 10 Reasons Teeth Become Crooked or Shift Over Time](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/top-10-reasons-teeth-become-crooked-or-shift-uk) Plain-English UK guide to top 10 reasons teeth become crooked or shift over time, with practical context on suitability, costs, questions to ask, and when to seek a clinician-reviewed assessment. [Underbite Orthodontics UK](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/underbite-orthodontics-uk) Plain-English UK guide to underbite orthodontics uk, with practical context on suitability, costs, questions to ask, and when to seek a clinician-reviewed assessment. ### Next Step Use these guides to prepare better questions, then get a clinician-reviewed indication from photos before booking an in-person appointment. [Start Photo Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments) [View Costs](https://virtualconsultant.online/costs) [Find Locations](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations) ### Frequently asked questions What does the Orthodontic Problems guide hub cover? Guides for common bite, spacing, crowding, jaw, gum and dental problems that affect orthodontic planning. Each guide in this section is written in plain English and links to the treatment, cost, or NHS pages you need next. How do I know which guide to read first? Start with the guides listed under "Start With These Guides" above — they cover the most common questions people have about orthodontic problems. If you already know what you're looking for, browse the full list below or use the search on the main Guides hub. Do these guides replace a clinical consultation? No. The guides explain typical options, costs, and timelines so you can ask better questions, but only a GDC-registered clinician examining your teeth, bite, and X-rays can confirm what treatment is right for you. How do I get a personalised cost estimate after reading these guides? A remote photo assessment lets a clinician review guided photos of your teeth and give an indicative treatment recommendation and cost range, so you have a realistic starting point before booking an in-person consultation. ## Ready to get your quote? Upload your photos and get clinician-reviewed options for braces or clear aligners. [Start My Free Quote](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Find an Orthodontist](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations) Prefer to learn first? Explore [treatments](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments), [problems](https://virtualconsultant.online/problems), and [costs](https://virtualconsultant.online/costs). 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