The nurse is working with a teenage patient. He has relatively straight teeth, but his lower front teeth are slightly crossed over. The nurse suggests to the child's caregiver that an orthodontist see him. What is the reason the nurse might make this suggestion?
a) Even slight malocclusions make chewing and jaw function less efficient.
b) The more common braces become, the more unacceptable crooked teeth are in society at large, affecting everything from dating possibilities to hiring.
c) Uncorrected malocclusions lead to infection and ultimately tooth loss.
d) Leaving even slightly crooked teeth will lead to more cavities later in life.
Answer: Even slight malocclusions make chewing and jaw function less efficient.