[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":509},["ShallowReactive",2],{"regions-all":3,"locations-all":13,"global":86,"doctors-all":347,"open-bite-overbite-crossbite":412,"blog":441,"categories-all":461},[4],{"id":5,"title":6,"slug":8,"date":9,"location_ids":10},6793,{"rendered":7},"Wisconsin Rapids","wisconsin-rapids",["Date","2025-03-25T17:38:04.000Z"],[11],{"location_id":12},"716-fb3841f6-03b8-4ce1-b5de-01b114b8099a",[14],{"id":15,"title":16,"slug":8,"date":17,"seo":18,"location":24},6796,{"rendered":7},["Date","2025-03-25T22:42:11.000Z"],{"":19,"page_title":20,"page_description":20,"twitter_card":21,"og_meta":22,"type":23},null,"","summary",{"title":20,"description":20,"image":20},"WebPage",{"relationships":19,"region":25,"doctors":39,"office_information":19,"address":50,"phone":59,"image":63,"social_media":67,"include_invisalign_virtual_page":74,"include_mouthguard_page":74,"patient_forms":19,"forms":75,"share_feedback":19,"share_feedback_links":84},[26],{"ID":5,"post_author":27,"post_date":28,"post_date_gmt":29,"post_content":20,"post_title":7,"post_excerpt":20,"post_status":30,"comment_status":31,"ping_status":31,"post_password":20,"post_name":8,"to_ping":20,"pinged":20,"post_modified":32,"post_modified_gmt":33,"post_content_filtered":20,"post_parent":34,"guid":35,"menu_order":34,"post_type":36,"post_mime_type":20,"comment_count":37,"filter":38},"1","2025-03-25 17:38:04","2025-03-25 22:38:04","publish","closed","2026-05-09 02:25:47","2026-05-09 07:25:47",0,"https://api.shawanoorthodontics.com/?post_type=regions&p=6793","regions","0","raw",[40],{"ID":41,"post_author":27,"post_date":42,"post_date_gmt":43,"post_content":20,"post_title":44,"post_excerpt":20,"post_status":30,"comment_status":31,"ping_status":31,"post_password":20,"post_name":45,"to_ping":20,"pinged":20,"post_modified":46,"post_modified_gmt":47,"post_content_filtered":20,"post_parent":34,"guid":48,"menu_order":34,"post_type":49,"post_mime_type":20,"comment_count":37,"filter":38},6785,"2025-02-28 17:22:01","2025-02-28 23:22:01","Dr. Kirandeep Kaur","kirandeep-kaur-dds","2026-06-18 15:17:55","2026-06-18 20:17:55","https://api.shawanoorthodontics.com/?post_type=doctors&p=6785","doctors",{"street_address":51,"locality":7,"region":52,"postal_code":53,"label":54,"href":55,"coordinates":56},"440 Chestnut St #100","WI","54494","440 Chestnut St #100\u003Cbr>Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494","https://maps.app.goo.gl/DcN4pTLFCPhmxtBL8",{"latitude":57,"longitude":58},"44.3836412","-89.8249209",{"label":60,"href":61,"aria":62},"715.421.5255","tel:+17154215255","call 7 1 5, 4 2 1, 5 2 5 5",{"src":64,"webp":65,"alt":66},"https://d2fvlo7dburkxs.cloudfront.net/locations/black-river-falls/location-black-river-falls.jpg","https://d2fvlo7dburkxs.cloudfront.net/locations/black-river-falls/location-black-river-falls.webp","exterior of office",[68,71],{"account":69,"href":70},"facebook","https://www.facebook.com/rapidsorthodontics/",{"account":72,"href":73},"instagram","https://www.instagram.com/rapidsorthodontics/",false,{"before_consultation_forms":76,"after_consultation_forms":80},[77],{"label":78,"link":79},"Consultation forms","https://intakeq.com/new/JgGJvT/HcdJTm",[81],{"label":82,"link":83},"New treatment start forms","https://intakeq.com/new/JgGJvT/gqaoSy",{"facebook_link":70,"google_link":85},"https://maps.app.goo.gl/skms1LTp1a1LcZ3H8",{"title":87,"slug":87,"phone":88,"email":90,"company_name":91,"colors":92,"typography":137,"social_media":144,"top_bar":148,"navigation":170,"add_top_bar":74,"footer_links":181,"banner_text":194,"additional_links":195,"badges":212,"box":216,"testimonials":224,"tiles":312,"smile_transformations":325,"enable_development_mode":151,"display_all_smiles":151},"global",{"label":60,"href":61,"aria":89},"call 7 1 5,  4 2 1, 5 2 5 5","marketing@rapidsorthodontics.com","Rapids Orthodontics",[93,100,106,112,117,121,125,131],{"label":94,"color":95},"primary",{"red":96,"green":97,"blue":98,"alpha":99},65,140,225,1,{"label":101,"color":102},"secondary",{"red":103,"green":104,"blue":105,"alpha":99},159,197,240,{"label":107,"color":108},"tertiary",{"red":109,"green":110,"blue":111,"alpha":99},102,162,231,{"label":113,"color":114},"gray-1",{"red":115,"green":115,"blue":116,"alpha":99},70,74,{"label":118,"color":119},"bg-1",{"red":120,"green":120,"blue":120,"alpha":99},246,{"label":122,"color":123},"bg-2",{"red":124,"green":124,"blue":124,"alpha":99},234,{"label":126,"color":127},"orange",{"red":128,"green":129,"blue":130,"alpha":99},241,179,64,{"label":132,"color":133},"purple",{"red":134,"green":135,"blue":136,"alpha":99},132,105,222,[138,141],{"label":139,"font":140},"font-heading","'Libre Caslon Text', serif",{"label":142,"font":143},"font","'Kumbh Sans', sans-serif",[145,147],{"account":69,"href":146},"https://www.facebook.com/RapidsOrthodontics/",{"account":72,"href":73},{"alignment":149,"hide_on_mobile":74,"type":150,"include_social_media":151,"social_media":152,"include_contact_info":151,"contact_info":155,"phone":158,"announcement":162},"left","links",true,[153,154],{"account":72},{"account":69},[156,157],"address","phone",{"type":159,"number":160,"href":161},"phone-global","123-456-7890","tel:+11234567890",{"type":163,"text":164,"mobile_text":165,"href":166,"external_link":74,"modal":167},"message","desktop message is display here","mobile message is here","/",{"title":168,"body":169},"modal header","\u003Cp>Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Etiam nec nulla commodo, sodales ipsum sit amet, venenatis lacus. Vivamus a arcu dictum, volutpat libero nec, elementum justo. Vivamus enim orci, maximus at justo vitae, feugiat ornare orci. Nulla imperdiet erat eu diam volutpat, eu blandit enim auctor. Maecenas ut lorem risus. Suspendisse nec pretium mauris. Ut at urna sed mi tincidunt tempor. Sed commodo rutrum velit eu semper. Vivamus vehicula augue nec sapien suscipit finibus. Sed sed feugiat est, id placerat velit. Class aptent taciti sociosqu ad litora torquent per conubia nostra, per inceptos himenaeos. Nunc magna tortor, condimentum porttitor suscipit et, auctor vel quam.\u003C/p>\n",{"logo":171,"alignment":149,"dropdown_menu_style":172,"add_lines":151,"hide_links_on_desktop":151,"include_phone_number":151,"phone":173,"cta":174,"quick_links":74},"horizontally","centered",{"type":159,"number":160,"href":161},{"type":175,"style":94,"label":176,"aria_label":177,"href":20,"path":178,"hash":179,"external":151,"include_icon":74,"icon":180},"nuxt","Free consultation","schedule a free consultation on the contact page","/contact","new_patients","pencil",[182,186,190],{"label":183,"aria":184,"path":185},"Contact","go to contact page","/contact?tab=general#contact-forms",{"label":187,"aria":188,"path":189},"Dentist referral","go to dentist referral form","/orthodontic-referral",{"label":191,"aria":192,"path":193},"Careers","go to careers page","/careers","Invisalign®, the Invisalign logo, and iTero®, among others, are trademarks and/or service marks of Align Technology, Inc. or one of its subsidiaries or affiliated companies and may be registered in the U.S. and/or other countries.",[196,200,204,208],{"label":197,"aria":198,"path":199},"Privacy policy","go to Privacy policy page","/privacy-policy",{"label":201,"aria":202,"path":203},"Nondiscrimination","go to Nondiscrimination page","/nondiscrimination",{"label":205,"aria":206,"path":207},"Accessibility statement","go to Accessibility statement page","/accessibility",{"label":209,"aria":210,"path":211},"Site map","go to Site Map","/sitemap",[213],{"src":214,"webp":20,"alt":215},"footer-badge-2.png","Diamond Top 1%",{"text":217,"button":218},"Schedule your free consultation today!",{"type":175,"style":219,"label":220,"aria_label":221,"href":20,"path":178,"hash":222,"query":179,"external":151,"include_icon":74,"icon":74,"color":223},"underline","Book online","book online","#contact-forms","white",[225,252,267,282,297],{"name":226,"body":227,"image":228,"image_picker":232},"Elizabeth K.","I love the friendly atmosphere and how willing the Rapids team is to help with any and every question asked!",{"content":19,"src":229,"webp":229,"alt":230,"options":19,"bgColor":20,"imageBackground":74,"reverseImage":74,"blueOverlay":74,"addLoader":74,"objectPosition":20,"backgroundSize":231,"forceAlt":20},"/shawanoorthodontics/testimonials/deannaemily.jpg","deanna and emily","cover",{"ID":233,"id":233,"title":234,"filename":235,"filesize":236,"url":237,"link":238,"alt":20,"author":239,"description":20,"caption":20,"name":234,"status":240,"uploaded_to":241,"date":242,"modified":242,"menu_order":34,"mime_type":243,"type":244,"subtype":245,"icon":246,"width":247,"height":248,"sizes":249},8103,"deannaemily","deannaemily.jpg",253981,"https://nuxt-ssp.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/uploads/deannaemily.jpg","https://api-nuxt3.rapidsorthodontics.com/globalData/global/deannaemily/","13","inherit",200,"2025-09-16 19:44:25","image/jpeg","image","jpeg","https://api-nuxt3.rapidsorthodontics.com/wp-includes/images/media/default.png",630,400,{"thumbnail":250,"thumbnail-width":251,"thumbnail-height":251,"medium":237,"medium-width":247,"medium-height":248,"medium_large":237,"medium_large-width":247,"medium_large-height":248,"large":237,"large-width":247,"large-height":248,"1536x1536":237,"1536x1536-width":247,"1536x1536-height":248,"2048x2048":237,"2048x2048-width":247,"2048x2048-height":248},"https://nuxt-ssp.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/uploads/deannaemily-150x150.jpg",150,{"name":253,"body":254,"image":255,"image_picker":258},"Isabelle S.","Everyone at Rapids is always smiling which makes me feel very welcomed and relaxed when I come in for my appointments.",{"content":19,"src":256,"webp":256,"alt":257,"options":19,"bgColor":20,"imageBackground":74,"reverseImage":74,"blueOverlay":74,"addLoader":74,"objectPosition":20,"backgroundSize":231,"forceAlt":20},"/shawanoorthodontics/testimonials/olivia.jpg","olivia",{"ID":259,"id":259,"title":257,"filename":260,"filesize":261,"url":262,"link":263,"alt":20,"author":239,"description":20,"caption":20,"name":257,"status":240,"uploaded_to":241,"date":264,"modified":264,"menu_order":34,"mime_type":243,"type":244,"subtype":245,"icon":246,"width":247,"height":248,"sizes":265},8105,"olivia.jpg",250091,"https://nuxt-ssp.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/uploads/olivia.jpg","https://api-nuxt3.rapidsorthodontics.com/globalData/global/olivia/","2025-09-16 19:45:13",{"thumbnail":266,"thumbnail-width":251,"thumbnail-height":251,"medium":262,"medium-width":247,"medium-height":248,"medium_large":262,"medium_large-width":247,"medium_large-height":248,"large":262,"large-width":247,"large-height":248,"1536x1536":262,"1536x1536-width":247,"1536x1536-height":248,"2048x2048":262,"2048x2048-width":247,"2048x2048-height":248},"https://nuxt-ssp.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/uploads/olivia-150x150.jpg",{"name":268,"body":269,"image":270,"image_picker":271}," Mason P.","The team at Rapids Orthodontics rocks! They are very gentle on my teeth and I love to pick out my new braces colors.",{"content":19,"src":20,"webp":20,"alt":20,"options":19,"bgColor":20,"imageBackground":74,"reverseImage":74,"blueOverlay":74,"addLoader":74,"objectPosition":20,"backgroundSize":231,"forceAlt":20},{"ID":272,"id":272,"title":273,"filename":274,"filesize":275,"url":276,"link":277,"alt":20,"author":239,"description":20,"caption":20,"name":278,"status":240,"uploaded_to":241,"date":279,"modified":279,"menu_order":34,"mime_type":243,"type":244,"subtype":245,"icon":246,"width":247,"height":248,"sizes":280},8106,"BrookeK","BrookeK.jpg",207802,"https://nuxt-ssp.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/uploads/BrookeK.jpg","https://api-nuxt3.rapidsorthodontics.com/globalData/global/brookek/","brookek","2025-09-16 19:45:22",{"thumbnail":281,"thumbnail-width":251,"thumbnail-height":251,"medium":276,"medium-width":247,"medium-height":248,"medium_large":276,"medium_large-width":247,"medium_large-height":248,"large":276,"large-width":247,"large-height":248,"1536x1536":276,"1536x1536-width":247,"1536x1536-height":248,"2048x2048":276,"2048x2048-width":247,"2048x2048-height":248},"https://nuxt-ssp.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/uploads/BrookeK-150x150.jpg",{"name":283,"body":284,"image":285,"image_picker":286},"Dylan L.","Everyone at Rapids is so knowledgeable and friendly at each and every appointment, making me feel comfortable and confident in my treatment.",{"content":19,"src":20,"webp":20,"alt":20,"options":19,"bgColor":20,"imageBackground":74,"reverseImage":74,"blueOverlay":74,"addLoader":74,"objectPosition":20,"backgroundSize":231,"forceAlt":20},{"ID":287,"id":287,"title":288,"filename":289,"filesize":290,"url":291,"link":292,"alt":20,"author":239,"description":20,"caption":20,"name":293,"status":240,"uploaded_to":241,"date":294,"modified":294,"menu_order":34,"mime_type":243,"type":244,"subtype":245,"icon":246,"width":247,"height":248,"sizes":295},8107,"BraxtonH","BraxtonH.jpeg",249902,"https://nuxt-ssp.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/uploads/BraxtonH.jpeg","https://api-nuxt3.rapidsorthodontics.com/globalData/global/braxtonh/","braxtonh","2025-09-16 19:45:31",{"thumbnail":296,"thumbnail-width":251,"thumbnail-height":251,"medium":291,"medium-width":247,"medium-height":248,"medium_large":291,"medium_large-width":247,"medium_large-height":248,"large":291,"large-width":247,"large-height":248,"1536x1536":291,"1536x1536-width":247,"1536x1536-height":248,"2048x2048":291,"2048x2048-width":247,"2048x2048-height":248},"https://nuxt-ssp.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/uploads/BraxtonH-150x150.jpeg",{"name":298,"body":299,"image":300,"image_picker":301},"Emma P.","I love Rapids Orthodontics because everyone is always so welcoming and happy. It is really easy to communicate with anyone if I ever have any problems.",{"content":19,"src":20,"webp":20,"alt":20,"options":19,"bgColor":20,"imageBackground":74,"reverseImage":74,"blueOverlay":74,"addLoader":74,"objectPosition":20,"backgroundSize":231,"forceAlt":20},{"ID":302,"id":302,"title":303,"filename":304,"filesize":305,"url":306,"link":307,"alt":20,"author":239,"description":20,"caption":20,"name":308,"status":240,"uploaded_to":241,"date":309,"modified":309,"menu_order":34,"mime_type":243,"type":244,"subtype":245,"icon":246,"width":247,"height":248,"sizes":310},8108,"ColletteD","ColletteD.jpg",228063,"https://nuxt-ssp.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/uploads/ColletteD.jpg","https://api-nuxt3.rapidsorthodontics.com/globalData/global/colletted/","colletted","2025-09-16 19:45:38",{"thumbnail":311,"thumbnail-width":251,"thumbnail-height":251,"medium":306,"medium-width":247,"medium-height":248,"medium_large":306,"medium_large-width":247,"medium_large-height":248,"large":306,"large-width":247,"large-height":248,"1536x1536":306,"1536x1536-width":247,"1536x1536-height":248,"2048x2048":306,"2048x2048-width":247,"2048x2048-height":248},"https://nuxt-ssp.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/uploads/ColletteD-150x150.jpg",[313,316,319,322],{"label":314,"url":315},"wave-grey","https://dz0bef9e8emfy.cloudfront.net/misc/wave-grey.png",{"label":317,"url":318},"wave-white","https://dz0bef9e8emfy.cloudfront.net/misc/wave-white.png",{"label":320,"url":321},"wave-blue","https://dz0bef9e8emfy.cloudfront.net/misc/wave-blue-2.png",{"label":323,"url":324},"wave-light-grey","https://dz0bef9e8emfy.cloudfront.net/misc/wave-light-grey.png",{"content":20,"gallery_content":326,"no_posts_message":19,"no_posts_content":339},{"content":19,"header":327,"subheader":20,"body":328,"buttons":329,"options":19,"text_alignment":149,"button_alignment":336,"header_color":337,"body_color":338,"hero_header":74,"id":20},"We believe in beautiful, healthy, confident smiles","\u003Cp>Nature had 32 chances to get it wrong. Good thing you have us to straighten things out.\u003C/p>\n",[330],{"button":331},{"type":175,"style":219,"label":332,"aria_label":333,"href":20,"path":334,"hash":20,"query":20,"external":151,"include_icon":74,"icon":74,"color":335},"See more smile transformations","Go to smile transformations page","/smile-transformations","blue","inline","unset","grey",{"content":19,"header":20,"subheader":20,"body":340,"buttons":341,"options":19,"text_alignment":346,"button_alignment":336,"header_color":337,"body_color":338,"hero_header":74,"id":20},"\u003Cp>We don’t have any smile transformations for this location at this time, but we would love for you to visit one of our locations to support your journey to a beautiful, healthy, and confident smile.\u003C/p>\n",[342],{"button":343},{"type":175,"style":219,"label":344,"aria_label":345,"href":20,"path":178,"hash":20,"query":20,"external":151,"include_icon":74,"icon":74,"color":335},"Schedule your free consultation","Go to contact page to schedule your free consultation","center",[348],{"id":41,"title":44,"slug":45,"date":349,"position":350,"bio":351,"background":352,"image":353,"navigation_priority":358,"page_sections":359,"seo":406},["Date","2025-02-28T17:22:01.000Z"],"Board-Certified Orthodontist & Invisalign® Specialist","Each day, I am motivated by the opportunity to be part of a field where my passion aligns with the tangible, life-changing outcomes for those I have the privilege to serve.","Beyond the clinic, my husband and I share a love for adventure, often embarking on hiking expeditions that connect us with nature. Traveling and exploring new places, including the breathtaking beauty of National Parks, rank high among our favorite activities. These adventures provide opportunities to discover diverse landscapes and cultures. Family, despite physical distances, remains a significant part of my life, and technology bridges the gap, enabling us to stay connected. Additionally, I am deeply committed to wildlife preservation, actively contributing to initiatives aimed at protecting our planet's diverse ecosystems and volunteering my time at free dental clinics to extend my dedication to community well-being.",{"image":354},{"content":19,"src":355,"webp":20,"alt":356,"options":19,"bgColor":20,"imageBackground":74,"reverseImage":74,"blueOverlay":74,"addLoader":74,"objectPosition":357,"backgroundSize":231,"forceAlt":20},"dr-kaur/dr-kaur-4.png","Dr Kaur","center top","99",[360,367,390],{"acf_fc_layout":361,"content":362,"component_padding":365,"component_margins":366},"team_carousel_with_content",{"content":19,"header":363,"subheader":20,"body":364,"buttons":74,"options":19,"text_alignment":149,"button_alignment":336,"header_color":94,"body_color":338,"hero_header":151,"id":20},"Meet Dr. Kirandeep Kaur","\u003Cp>The journey to becoming an orthodontist is rooted in a fusion of personal experiences and an unwavering commitment to positively impact lives. During my dental school years, the realm of orthodontics unfolded as a captivating blend of art and science, prompting my dedication to crafting individualized treatment plans. Guiding patients through the process of attaining a harmonious and aesthetically pleasing smile is not just professionally rewarding—it’s a personal calling. I firmly believe that a confident smile has the power to significantly alter a person’s life, and I am devoted to playing a pivotal role in that transformative journey for my patients.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The intricacies of orthodontic care, from diagnosing misalignments to creating personalized treatment plans, captivate my interest and allow me to blend my artistic sensibilities with scientific precision. Witnessing the transformative journey that patients undergo, both physically and emotionally, fuels my dedication. It’s the joy of not only creating beautifully aligned smiles but also contributing to the enhanced self-esteem and confidence of individuals that makes orthodontics deeply fulfilling. Each day presents a new opportunity to be part of a field where passion aligns with tangible, life-changing outcomes for those I have the privilege to serve.\u003C/p>\n","half","none",{"acf_fc_layout":368,"content":369,"tiles":371,"component_padding":389,"component_margins":366},"content_image_tiles",{"content":19,"header":370,"subheader":20,"body":20,"buttons":74,"options":19,"text_alignment":149,"button_alignment":336,"header_color":337,"body_color":338,"hero_header":74,"id":20},"Education and professional associations",[372,378,384],{"title":373,"image":374,"body":377},"Desh Bhagat Dental College and Hospital",{"content":19,"src":375,"webp":20,"alt":376,"options":19,"bgColor":20,"imageBackground":74,"reverseImage":74,"blueOverlay":74,"addLoader":74,"objectPosition":20,"backgroundSize":231,"forceAlt":20},"dr-kaur/desh-bhagat-logo.png","Desh Bhagat logo","Bachelor of Dental Surgery\r\nDesh Bhagat Dental College and Hospital\r\nPunjab, India",{"title":379,"image":380,"body":383},"State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine",{"content":19,"src":381,"webp":20,"alt":382,"options":19,"bgColor":20,"imageBackground":74,"reverseImage":74,"blueOverlay":74,"addLoader":74,"objectPosition":20,"backgroundSize":231,"forceAlt":20},"dr-kaur/buffalo-logo.png","State University of New York at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine logo","Doctor of Dental Surgery\r\nState University of New York at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine\r\nBuffalo, NY",{"title":385,"image":386,"body":388},"Georgia School of Orthodontics",{"content":19,"src":387,"webp":20,"alt":385,"options":19,"bgColor":20,"imageBackground":74,"reverseImage":74,"blueOverlay":74,"addLoader":74,"objectPosition":20,"backgroundSize":231,"forceAlt":20},"dr-kaur/georgia-soo-logo.png","Certificate of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics\r\nGeorgia School of Orthodontics\r\nAtlanta, GA","top-only-half",{"acf_fc_layout":368,"content":391,"tiles":393,"component_padding":365,"component_margins":366},{"content":19,"header":20,"subheader":20,"body":392,"buttons":74,"options":19,"text_alignment":149,"button_alignment":336,"header_color":337,"body_color":338,"hero_header":74,"id":20},"\u003Cp>Through my professional affiliations, I’m able to connect and collaborate with fellow orthodontists and dentists to allow for continued growth and sharing of knowledge, ensuring that we all provide quality care to the patients we serve. I’m proud to be a professional member of the following associations:\u003C/p>\n",[394,400],{"title":395,"image":396,"body":399},"American Association of Orthodontists",{"content":19,"src":397,"webp":20,"alt":398,"options":19,"bgColor":20,"imageBackground":74,"reverseImage":74,"blueOverlay":74,"addLoader":74,"objectPosition":20,"backgroundSize":231,"forceAlt":20},"dr-kaur/aao-logo.jpg","aao logo","Only dentists who successfully complete an accredited orthodontic residency program after dental school are accepted for membership in the American Association of Orthodontists.",{"title":401,"image":402,"body":405},"American Dental Association",{"content":19,"src":403,"webp":20,"alt":404,"options":19,"bgColor":20,"imageBackground":74,"reverseImage":74,"blueOverlay":74,"addLoader":74,"objectPosition":20,"backgroundSize":231,"forceAlt":20},"dr-kaur/ada-logo.jpg","ada logo","The American Dental Association (ADA) was established in 1859 and now has more than 163,000 members. As the world’s largest and oldest national dental association, the ADA exists to power the profession of dentistry and assist members in advancing the overall oral health of their patients.",{"":19,"page_title":407,"page_description":408,"twitter_card":21,"og_meta":409,"type":23},"WI Orthodontist Kirandeep Kaur | Rapids Orthodontics","Meet Dr. Kirandeep Kaur of Rapids Orthodontics in Wisconsin Rapids, WI. Dr. Kaur strives to provide extraordinary orthodontic care to the area!",{"title":410,"description":20,"image":411},"WI Orthodontist Harrison Siu | Shawano Orthodontics","https://d34trsxnghllb6.cloudfront.net/shawanoorthodontics/logo.png",{"title":413,"slug":414,"seo":415,"main_image":419,"content":432,"date":436,"categories":437,"category_names":439},"Open Bite, Overbite, & Crossbite","open-bite-overbite-crossbite",{"":19,"page_title":416,"page_description":417,"twitter_card":21,"og_meta":418,"type":23},"Open Bite, Overbite, & Crossbite | Ross Orthodontics","Crossbite, overbite, and open bite are terms that are often used to describe teeth and jaw misalignment. Learn more on how these types of malocclusions.",{"title":20,"description":20,"image":20},{"ID":420,"id":420,"title":421,"filename":422,"filesize":423,"url":424,"link":425,"alt":20,"author":27,"description":20,"caption":20,"name":421,"status":240,"uploaded_to":426,"date":427,"modified":427,"menu_order":34,"mime_type":243,"type":244,"subtype":245,"icon":246,"width":428,"height":429,"sizes":430},7705,"blog-23a","blog-23a.jpeg",41415,"https://prairiegroveorthodontics.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/assets/uploads/blog-23a.jpeg","https://api-nuxt3.rapidsorthodontics.com/open-bite-overbite-crossbite/blog-23a/",2993,"2025-07-11 15:33:52",600,380,{"thumbnail":431,"thumbnail-width":251,"thumbnail-height":251,"medium":424,"medium-width":428,"medium-height":429,"medium_large":424,"medium_large-width":428,"medium_large-height":429,"large":424,"large-width":428,"large-height":429,"1536x1536":424,"1536x1536-width":428,"1536x1536-height":429,"2048x2048":424,"2048x2048-width":428,"2048x2048-height":429},"https://prairiegroveorthodontics.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/assets/uploads/blog-23a-150x150.jpeg",[433],{"acf_fc_layout":434,"text":435},"text","\u003Ch2>Bite basics: The difference between open bite, overbite, and crossbite\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Have you been told that you have a “bad” bite? Open bites, overbites, and crossbites are all different types of malocclusions (the dental term for bite disorders). When your teeth and jaw are not properly aligned, it can affect how you eat, breathe, talk, and even your appearance. Your teeth may also become crooked and wear unevenly over time.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>While most people experience some degree of malocclusion, some will need corrective measures to resolve the issue – and that’s where Rapids Orthodontics comes in. Here’s everything you need to know about open bites, overbites, and crossbites, as well as how our expert orthodontic team can help get your bite back on track.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Open bite\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>In a proper bite, your upper and lower teeth should connect all the way across, with upper teeth overlapping the lower teeth slightly when your mouth is fully closed.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>An open bite is when your upper and lower teeth don’t touch each other, leaving an open space between them – even when your jaw is completely shut. Open bite can occur in the front or back of your mouth, although a frontal open bite is far more common.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The most noticeable sign of open bite is an inability to close your mouth entirely. Other signs include difficulty with chewing or swallowing, speech issues (such as lisping), pain when biting, and a less-pronounced chin.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Open bite can be caused by a tooth problem, a jaw problem (including a poor skeletal relationship between the upper and lower jaw), or a combination of both. Other causes include tongue thrusting (when a person pushes their tongue between their teeth while speaking or swallowing), habitual thumb or pacifier sucking, and temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ), a condition that affects the joint connecting your jawbone to your skull.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>How we fix it\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>The best and most common treatment for open bite is orthodontics – specifically, braces or Invisalign® clear aligners. Both of these can correct open bite by gently pushing teeth into their proper position over time. Your Rapids orthodontist will examine your mouth and explain both treatment options to you, so you can pick the one that best meets your needs and lifestyle.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>For severe cases of open bite, oral surgery might be necessary. This is rare, and only for complex cases that cannot be treated by orthodontic intervention alone. Your Rapids orthodontist will refer you to an oral surgeon if this applies to you.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Overbite\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Often referred to as “buck teeth,” an overbite is when your front upper teeth protrude out farther than your lower teeth. According to the American Dental Association, nearly 70 percent of children show signs of having an overbite.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>It’s normal to have a slight overbite of about 3-5 millimeters. However, when an overbite is more severe, it can cause major issues including jaw pain, lockjaw, headaches, speech impediments, sleep apnea, and more. Severe overbite can also alter your facial structure over time.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The most common cause of an overbite is the shape and/or size of your jaw or teeth. If your mouth does not have enough room, an overbite allows your teeth to crowd each other and grow in crooked. If your jaw area is too large, your teeth may grow too far apart.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>For children, habits like thumb and pacifier sucking or prolonged use of a bottle or sippy cup continuously push their tongue against the back of their teeth, can cause an overbite over time. In teens and adults, excessive nail biting or chewing objects (such as pens or pencils) often have a similar result. Teeth grinding and jaw clenching can cause overbite as well.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>How we fix it\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>Overbite treatment is different for children and adults. For kids, the removal of baby teeth can help make room for permanent teeth as they come in. A palatal expander can also be used to create additional room in the palate and jaw that allows permanent teeth to properly align.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Braces and Invisalign clear aligners, which slowly move teeth into correct alignment, are viable treatment options for both children and adults. Adults with severe overbite may need to have some permanent teeth removed or oral surgery to correct their jaw alignment. Your Rapids orthodontist will provide you with a personalized treatment plan.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Crossbite\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Normally, your upper teeth are wider and sit on the outside of your lower teeth. A crossbite is when the lower teeth in the front or back of your mouth fit over your upper teeth instead. Crossbite can affect a single tooth or groups of teeth – for example, one tooth may be tucked behind another, or you may have several teeth that don’t touch properly.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>There are numerous reasons why a person may develop crossbite, including missing teeth, early baby tooth loss that causes other teeth to shift, and baby teeth that don’t fall out. Your jaw may be too small to fit all your teeth, or your teeth may be too large to align properly on their own. Thumb and pacifier sucking, tongue thrusting, and even genetics can also cause crossbite.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>If left untreated, crossbite can lead to uneven jaw growth, unbalanced facial features, irregular tooth wear, loose teeth, receding gums, and other negative outcomes.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>How we fix it\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>It’s best to treat a crossbite in childhood when the jaw and face are still growing. However, adults can have crossbite successfully treated as well.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>For children, your Rapids orthodontist may use a palatal expander or braces – perhaps even both at the same time – to treat crossbite and broaden the upper teeth and jaw. For teens and adults, crossbite can be treated with braces or Invisalign clear aligners. In rare cases, some patients may also require jaw surgery.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Bring your bite issues to us\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Rapids Orthodontics is here to guide you through your treatment journey and give you a healthy smile that lasts a lifetime. It all begins with a free consultation that includes:\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli aria-level=\"1\">One-on-one time with a doctor\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli aria-level=\"1\">Personalized treatment plan\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli aria-level=\"1\">Digital X-rays\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli aria-level=\"1\">iTero® 3D model of your teeth and gums\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli aria-level=\"1\">Financial consultation\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>The sooner we can treat your bite problem, the better chance we have to guide the growth of your facial and jaw bones and provide adequate space for your permanent teeth. We offer orthodontic treatment for all ages, beginning at age seven.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>So, what are you waiting for? Schedule your free consultation today!\u003C/p>\n",["Date","2022-12-27T11:34:56.000Z"],[438],21,[440],"General",{"title":442,"slug":443,"seo":444,"page_title":451,"sidebar":452,"no_posts":455},"Blog","blog",{"":19,"page_title":445,"page_description":446,"twitter_card":21,"og_meta":447,"type":23},"Blog | Rapids Orthodontics","Visit our blog today to learn more about a variety of orthodontic topics. ",{"title":448,"description":449,"image":450},"Orthodontic Blog | Rapids Orthodontics","Explore our blog for orthodontics information and FAQs on braces and Invisalign® clear aligner treatment, along with other orthodontics resources. Learn more. ","misc/logo.png","Our Blog",{"header":453,"content":454},"Looking for something specific?","\u003Cp>Find articles on a variety of topics. If you have specific questions, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.rapidsorthodontics.com/contact-us/\">contact us\u003C/a> or \u003Ca href=\"/contact#free-orthodontic-consultation\">come in for a free consultation\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n",{"content":456},{"content":19,"header":20,"subheader":20,"body":457,"buttons":458,"options":19,"text_alignment":149,"button_alignment":336,"header_color":337,"body_color":338,"hero_header":74,"id":20},"\u003Cp>We don’t have any blogs for this category at this time, but we would love for you to visit one of our locations to support your journey to a beautiful, healthy, and confident smile.\u003C/p>\n",[459],{"button":460},{"type":175,"style":219,"label":344,"aria_label":345,"href":20,"path":178,"hash":20,"query":20,"external":151,"include_icon":74,"icon":74,"color":335},[462,466,471,476,481,486,491,494,499,504],{"id":99,"title":-1,"slug":463,"date":464,"name":465},"uncategorized",["Date",""],"Uncategorized",{"id":467,"title":-1,"slug":468,"date":469,"name":470},16,"why-orthodontics",["Date",""],"Why Orthodontics",{"id":472,"title":-1,"slug":473,"date":474,"name":475},17,"orthodontic-treatment",["Date",""],"Orthodontic Treatment",{"id":477,"title":-1,"slug":478,"date":479,"name":480},18,"oral-health",["Date",""],"Oral Health",{"id":482,"title":-1,"slug":483,"date":484,"name":485},19,"invisalign-clear-aligners",["Date",""],"Invisalign® Clear Aligners",{"id":487,"title":-1,"slug":488,"date":489,"name":490},20,"important-updates",["Date",""],"Important Updates",{"id":438,"title":-1,"slug":492,"date":493,"name":440},"general",["Date",""],{"id":495,"title":-1,"slug":496,"date":497,"name":498},22,"diet-and-hygiene",["Date",""],"Diet and Hygiene",{"id":500,"title":-1,"slug":501,"date":502,"name":503},23,"care-and-maintenance",["Date",""],"Care and Maintenance",{"id":505,"title":-1,"slug":506,"date":507,"name":508},24,"braces",["Date",""],"Braces",1789505327831]