A open bite is a condition that arises due to jaw shape, tooth angle and other factors which combine to cause a gap between the front teeth of the upper and lower jaw, even when the patient’s mouth is closed.

In other words, the individual can clench his teeth but the open bite would allows him to stick out his tongue through the gap between the upper and lower teeth at the front of his mouth.

This dental condition can cause some serious aesthetic issues. The patient may have a buck-toothed appearance. They may also have a lisp. This occurs because the front teeth are so far forward that it’s difficult for the person’s tongue to make contact with the front teeth to make certain sounds. An ‘s’ or ‘t’ sound may sound like a ‘th’ sound.

In a majority of cases, open bites are created as the result of certain habits, such as tongue thrusting, thumb sucking, prolonged bottle or pacifier use and anything else that causes a forward pushing force on the front teeth.

Those who suffer from open bites may also experience uneven and disproportionate wear on the teeth in the rear portion of the mouth.

Open bites can be rather difficult to treat for a few reasons. Firstly, the patient must stop the action that caused the dental problem, such as thumb sucking, tongue thrusting or pacifier usage. Habit changes can be difficult.

Secondly, open bite braces will push the teeth back into position, but this enlarges the socket in the jaw. Once the braces are removed, the teeth may return to the original position if the force from tongue thrusting or another habit is reapplied. This means it’s extremely important to wear your retainer or the final Invisalign aligner, which is used just like a retainer once you’ve finished the full course of treatment with open bite braces.

orthodontics in vaughan, of Orthodontics in vaughan, offers treatment for patients with an open bite. Braces are an effective solution for adults and teens alike. The sooner the open bite is corrected, the better, as you can avoid the aesthetic issues and the practical issues, such as the formation of a speech impediment.

Braces are the primary method used to correct an open bite. Braces such as Empower clear braces are one option, while others may be a candidate for Invisalign, which works to shift your teeth into a new position using a series of different aligners.

If you turn to Orthodontics in vaughan for open bite braces, you’ll enjoy the benefits of their innovative, state of the art technology, including iTero 3D scanning, which is used to achieve a high detail impression of your teeth without x-rays or impression molds. And Invisalign and clear braces let you correct an open bite without unsightly metal braces!

orthodontics in vaughan is currently accepting new clients at his practice. Notably, Orthodontics in vaughan, offers competitive rates, flexible payment solutions and flexible scheduling with night and weekend hours. This makes it possible for those with a busy work and school schedule to attend the regular appointments that are required for open bite braces.

If you’re ready to correct your open bite with clear braces or Invisalign, contact Orthodontics in vaughan to schedule an appointment. Just call 289-802-1037.