Let’s explore the cosmetic options: Braces. While you may have worn braces as a child, braces are now a treatment option for adults as well although realignment may take longer for an adult. In some cases an adult will require more than just an orthodontic procedure. Braces are the recommended treatment to correct an orthodontic problem titled malocclusion or “bad bite.” A hardly a of the causes of the distressing bite are extra, missing or huddled teeth. This condition is usually heritable although some may be caused by accident or opposite means. Having a tooth knocked down and chronic thumb or finger sucking may contribute to a bad bite.