All about Deep Bite Teeth
Deep bite is a silent disease that progresses over time and slowly, unlike other diseases or dental problems, this disease does not have immediate symptoms of pain. In the early stages, it is not so visible, because the changes are insignificant and seemingly minor. With these interpretations, this is an irreversible problem that is recognized as a kind of sudden sensitivity after a long period of time has passed and a large part of the damage has occurred. In this article, we will introduce you to this type of complication from the website of Dr. Ahmad Shibaninia.
What is deep bite teeth?
If it is normal, the front teeth of the upper jaw should cover the front teeth of the lower jaw, so that the upper teeth are 2 to 3 mm above the lower teeth. Deep bite is the excessive coverage of the lower jaw teeth by the upper jaw teeth. In the problem of deep bite, the upper teeth are between 4 and 10 mm forward, which will cause the lower teeth to be seen less than their normal level.
In some cases, it is possible that the front teeth of the lower jaw come into contact with the teeth of the upper jaw and get damaged. A deep bite may originate from a defect in jaw development, or improper or excessive growth of the front teeth of the upper jaw, another factor that may play a role in its occurrence is hereditary factors.
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One of the most harmful anomalies that threaten the health of teeth and jaws is a deep deep bite. This disease causes tooth wear over time and affects people’s face to a great extent, making it short and round. Usually, the lower teeth hit the roof of the mouth when eating, talking and breathing.
Treatment of deep bite in adults
By treating it early, you can reduce the risk of damage to the teeth and jaw. If this condition is left alone and untreated, it can progress and lead to very big problems for oral and dental health. If you have a deep bite, during your consultation with an orthodontist, the doctor in question can examine your teeth and mouth.
To treat it, it is necessary to straighten the jaw and position the teeth in a normal position. Often, a comprehensive treatment plan is needed to treat each patient, which may take time. Comprehensive treatments for deep bite can include one or more of the following treatments:
- One of the orthodontic methods: such as traditional braces or transparent orthodontic plaque or…
- Palate expanders
- Jaw surgery
Deep bite jaw surgery
One of the very effective deep bite treatment options is jaw surgery, which is performed under anesthesia. If the condition of the teeth and abnormalities are severe and the growth of the jaw bones has been completed, it can be treated with an invasive jaw surgery method.
In jaw surgery, the aim is to place the jaw in its proper position and then keep the jaw in a normal state by using special screws and plates.
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Treatment of deep bite without surgery
Abnormality of deep bite or severe overbite can be treated. Of course, according to the severity of the complication, the age of the patient and the discretion of the orthodontic specialist, it is treated by different methods.
By going to the doctor and doing the necessary examinations and taking into account the age of the patient and the completion or non-completion of the growth of the jaw bones, you can measure the severity and extent of the damage and be treated by one of the following methods:
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tooth extraction
This method of treatment occurs in certain cases, such as the jaw being small and the tooth not being placed inside the jaw. In some cases, depending on the condition of the tooth and its protrusion, or the number of protrusions from the jaw, it is possible for the doctor to extract the tooth before orthodontics. In addition to beauty, this also prevents tooth decay.
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orthodontics
Another effective treatment method for the deep bite complication is orthodontics, which is used if the condition of the jaw and teeth is not acute. This method is better at a younger age because the jaw bones are not fully developed between the ages of 7 and 12. Orthodontics is done in different ways, including mobile or fixed, and braces, wires, and special visible and invisible elastics are used to do it.
In adulthood, if the condition of the teeth and jaw is not acute, they often use the fixed orthodontic method, in this method, they treat this problem by gluing brackets on the teeth. This method is done to improve the teeth and jaw, and it fixes the protruding jaw and clutter of the teeth. During the treatment, the orthodontist, with the help of various equipment and braces and orthodontic devices, puts the teeth in place and guides the jaw back to its original position.
In very severe cases, they may perform jaw surgery first and then use orthodontics.
Frequently asked questions about deep bite teeth
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How long does deep bite treatment take?
The duration of treatment depends on the severity of the patient’s problem. If there is a need for jaw surgery and orthodontics, it takes between 18 and 24 months.
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