What is a Deep Bite?
A deep bite is a malocclusion in which the upper front teeth excessively overlap the bottom front teeth when back teeth are closed.
This is also called an overbite or closed bite.
Ignoring a deep bite can lead to more significant issues down the road, including:
Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Issues
A deep bite puts the joints and muscles of the face in an unnatural position.
They must overclose, and over time the muscles can become sore. The joints themselves are stressed, and it can cause damage to the cartilage and bone.
Tooth Loss
A deep bite tends to lock patients into a bite with little wiggle room.
If you happen to clench or grind your teeth, this pressure can wear the bone away, eventually loosening teeth in their sockets.
Gum Recession and Periodontal Disease
When a patient with a deep bite bruxes, or grinds, their teeth, it can cause the gum tissue to pull away from the teeth. This allows food and bacteria to seep in, which can create a chronic gum infection. This, in turn, can cause bone loss resulting in tooth loss.
Sores and Ulcers
Depending on the severity of the overbite, the lower front teeth may scrape the roof of the mouth. Sores and ulcers can occur, making eating uncomfortable, which could lead to infection.
Can Invisalign treat an Deep Bite?
Yes, it is possible to shallow a deepened bite.
However, the type of treatment depends on the patient’s case.
There are many causes of Deepbite and after a thorough examination, the dentist will explain how the teeth will be moved.
Early treatment of Deepbite is important.
Orthodontic Deep bite tends to make the bite deeper and deeper as we get older.
If left untreated for many years, the stress on the jaw joint will increase, and this can have negative effects such as difficulty opening the mouth due to TMJ disorder, and increased risk of tooth decay and gum disease due to difficulty brushing the teeth.
It is therefore important to undergo orthodontic treatment as early as possible to get the bite right!
For children in particular, orthodontic treatment can proceed smoothly if they undergo orthodontic treatment when their jaw bones are still expected to grow, so consult your dentist once you are at a stage where you are concerned!
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