What is an Open bite?
An open bite is a type of malocclusion, which means the teeth aren’t aligned properly when the jaws are closed.
Key reasons to treat an open bite:
The side effects of an open bite range from aesthetic concerns to fractured teeth:
- Aesthetics. A person with an open bite may be unhappy with the appearance of their teeth because they look like they’re sticking out.
- Speech. An open bite can interfere with speech and pronunciation. For example, many people with open bite develop a lisp.
- Eating. An open bite can prevent you from properly biting and chewing food.