WHAT IS OPEN BITE
Understanding
open bite
Open bite involves environmental factors beyond genetics — particularly thumb sucking, mouth breathing, and tongue thrusting habits during the mixed dentition and adolescent stages. If these habits continue after permanent teeth erupt, an open bite can develop.
Environmental factors can mostly be treated with orthodontics alone. Even cases diagnosed for surgical correction due to genetic factors can be treated with non-surgical correction at Eins Dental, unless the condition is severe.
CHECKLIST · 7 ITEMS
Symptoms to check
Check the items that apply to you. A simple screening tool — for an accurate assessment, an examination by an orthodontic specialist is essential.
- Upper and lower teeth don't meet when biting down.
- Difficulty pronouncing S, Z, Sh, Th sounds.
- Difficulty cutting or biting food with front teeth.
- Mouth often feels dry inside.
- Tongue frequently pushes between front teeth.
- Breathing through mouth instead of nose.
- Face appears to be elongating over time.
CASE ARCHIVE · BEFORE / AFTER
Before & After
Non-surgical open bite correction · treatment period 28 months. Verified clinical case from the Eins Dental archive.
PAIR · 01
Face · Smile
PAIR · 02
Intraoral · Front
PAIR · 03
Intraoral · Side
※ Dental treatment may carry a risk of bleeding and side effects.
※ Treatment results may vary by individual.