Hometown Animal Hospital
![Cat tilting head Cat tilting head](https://images.ctfassets.net/rt5zmd3ipxai/45Dpf0GaDoEwKqOZaejqeJ/dbc77508403c3de03751488408e199fc/NVA-Cat-Head-Tilt.png?fit=fill&fm=webp&h=400&w=1366&q=72,%20https://images.ctfassets.net/rt5zmd3ipxai/45Dpf0GaDoEwKqOZaejqeJ/dbc77508403c3de03751488408e199fc/NVA-Cat-Head-Tilt.png?fit=fill&fm=webp&h=800&w=2732&q=72)
Feline Orthodontics
![Normal Bite Normal Bite](https://images.ctfassets.net/rt5zmd3ipxai/6bOtzXymyyeQmDN6SnDCOH/df3ae2792767d652c72400d22c27f339/NVA-Feline-Normal-Bite.png?fit=fill&fm=webp&h=480&w=782&q=72,%20https://images.ctfassets.net/rt5zmd3ipxai/6bOtzXymyyeQmDN6SnDCOH/df3ae2792767d652c72400d22c27f339/NVA-Feline-Normal-Bite.png?fit=fill&fm=webp&h=960&w=1564&q=72)
Normal Bite
The upper incisors should just lie in front and touch the lower incisors. The cheek teeth should interdigitate.
![Under Bite Under Bite](https://images.ctfassets.net/rt5zmd3ipxai/2GNUq3Ir5OJ9BeD1hK3PcH/0843602623a2ad5696a6aa870ec81ef0/NVA--Feline-Under-Bite.png?fit=fill&fm=webp&h=480&w=782&q=72,%20https://images.ctfassets.net/rt5zmd3ipxai/2GNUq3Ir5OJ9BeD1hK3PcH/0843602623a2ad5696a6aa870ec81ef0/NVA--Feline-Under-Bite.png?fit=fill&fm=webp&h=960&w=1564&q=72)
Under Bite
Properly termed mandibular mesioclusion occurs when the upper jaw is located forward to the lower jaw. Treatment may involve tooth movement, extraction(s) or crown reduction and restoration, based on physical exam findings creating a functional pain free bite.
![Over Bite Over Bite](https://images.ctfassets.net/rt5zmd3ipxai/4eEjFwdkHk24D1bIdGDedV/d16d0f4ec8102f6aa64480e0a3aceaf6/NVA--Feline-Over-Bite.png?fit=fill&fm=webp&h=480&w=782&q=72,%20https://images.ctfassets.net/rt5zmd3ipxai/4eEjFwdkHk24D1bIdGDedV/d16d0f4ec8102f6aa64480e0a3aceaf6/NVA--Feline-Over-Bite.png?fit=fill&fm=webp&h=960&w=1564&q=72)
Over Bite
Occurs when there is an increased distance between occluding teeth. This is considered an inherited orthodontic defect.
![Crowded Teeth Crowded Teeth](https://images.ctfassets.net/rt5zmd3ipxai/5dQOeEhXOzQCHnF8HbDl1a/07f3a8ad8a32eaae2698c1df1a2267c6/NVA--Feline--Crowded-Teeth.png?fit=fill&fm=webp&h=480&w=782&q=72,%20https://images.ctfassets.net/rt5zmd3ipxai/5dQOeEhXOzQCHnF8HbDl1a/07f3a8ad8a32eaae2698c1df1a2267c6/NVA--Feline--Crowded-Teeth.png?fit=fill&fm=webp&h=960&w=1564&q=72)
Crowded Teeth
Occurs when the normal arch configuration of teeth is disrupted. Crowded teeth commonly lead to increased plaque accumulation, early periodontal disease, tooth mobility and tooth loss.