I noticed that when my child bites, he/she uses side teeth to bite instead of using front teeth. Is this a sign of an orthodontic problem?
Yes. If someone cannot bite with their front teeth, called “incisors,” which are engineered to cut (“incise”) food, this can be a sign of an orthodontic problem. The upper and lower jaws could be out of balance and/or the front teeth could be protruding. See an AAO orthodontist for an in-person evaluation.