Conditions
Conditions we assess and treat
These pages describe conditions rather than appliances: what each one is, why it happens, how it is assessed, and what the realistic options are — including leaving it alone.
Jaw joint and bite
TMJ disorders
Pain, clicking, locking and restricted opening — types, causes and course.
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Overbite
Deep and increased overbite: what it means and when it matters.
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Underbite
Class III relationships, in children and in adults.
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Crossbite
Posterior and anterior crossbite, and why width is the usual cause.
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Jaw form and space
Narrow upper jaw
Maxillary transverse deficiency and how it is measured.
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Crowded teeth
Why crowding occurs, and the difference between arch space and tooth size.
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Breathing and sleep
Mouth breathing
Causes, consequences and where orthodontics fits.
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Snoring
When snoring is only noise and when it needs investigating.
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Sleep-disordered breathing
The spectrum from snoring to obstructive sleep apnoea, in adults and children.
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Page last reviewed: 2026-09-10. This page is general health information about orthodontic care and is not a diagnosis, a treatment plan, or a substitute for an in-person clinical examination. Suitability for any treatment described here can only be established after a consultation, clinical assessment and the appropriate records. If you have symptoms that concern you, seek advice from a qualified clinician.
Appointments
Arrange a specialist orthodontic assessment in Dubai
Consultations take place at Manhal Medical Center, Al Safa 1, Dubai, in English or Arabic. Every assessment begins with a full clinical examination and, where indicated, 3D imaging — not a treatment quote.