Open bites are noticeable when the mouth is open.
The open bite causes a noticeable gap between the arches of your teeth when your jaw is closed and the open bite can also cause challenges with eating and speaking.
Open bites occur when your upper and lower teeth do not come into contact when you bite down.
Open bites are most often caused by a poor skeletal relationship between the upper jaw and lower jaw.
Open bites can also be caused by and develop from a habit such as thumb, finger, or tongue sucking.
These habits can prevent normal biting of the teeth and lead to problems eating or tooth eruption.
An open bite is a type of orthodontic malocclusion – or “bad bite”.
In an open bite the top and bottom teeth do not overlap and don't touch properly when the jaw is closed which leaves a gap between the top and bottom rows of teeth even when the mouth is closed.
An open bite can have various negative effects on your health, such as: chewing problems.
The lack of contact between the anterior teeth can make it difficult to chew food properly and trouble speaking.
The open bite can cause difficulties in pronouncing certain sounds and words
Open bites can be caused by a poor skeletal relationship between the upper jaw and lower jaw.
Open bites can develop from a habit such as thumb, finger, or tongue sucking.
These habits can prevent normal biting of the teeth and lead to problems eating or tooth eruption.
If left untreated, open bites can be problematic.
Some of the effects of untreated open bites are speech impediments like lisping, difficulty taking certain foods, self-consciousness when smiling, and increased pressure and wear on the back teeth.
Open bites do not necessarily cause severe health problems, but they can lead to difficulty chewing or biting into foods.
An open bite puts stress on teeth in ways that may not be good for long-term dental health.
Open bites can and actually will get worse over time, requiring more invasive treatment methods.
Don't wait for an open bite to correct itself: it will not happen.
Seek a licensed, experienced orthodontist who can treat your condition effectively, with lasting results, using treatments like braces or Invisalign therapy.
Over time an open bite will shift and become worse.
It is important to fix open bite early because as time progresses it becomes more and more exaggerated.
The best time to fix an open bite is during adolescence.
As people grow and mature so do their mouths and jaw structure.
Open bite is a condition that can cause several problems for your teeth.
Braces can often be used to correct open bites, helping to prevent future problems with your jaw and face.
Because braces are used to move your teeth into their natural position, they make it easier for you to bite properly.
In children with baby teeth, their open bite may fix naturally if they stop sucking on fingers or dummies before their adult teeth grow in.
In some cases, modifying behavior, such as correcting tongue thrusting may be sufficient to correct an open bite.