Jacqueline came to our office for Orthodontic Consultation With Dr Azizi after a few consultations with other orthodontist in the area. Other Orthodontist recommended , Orthognathic Surgery, Jaw Surgery, plus over 2 years of Orthodontic Treatment to correct her open-bite.
After Comprehensive Treatment planning, Dr.Azizi Assured Jacqueline, that her treatment will take about 12-14 months. Dr.Azizi also, didn't recommend any painful, Jaw surgery to correct Jacqueline's open-bite.
Jacqueline's Orthodontic Treatment started in Feb. 2014 and we finished her treatment, without any surgery, in March 2015.
What is an OPEN BITE?
An open bite is a malocclusion, or an abnormal bite, in which some teeth usually the front teeth cannot be brought into contact wit the opposing teeth. An open bite usually involved abnormalities in the structure of the jaw. You can actually see inside a persons mouth when she is biting down if she has an open bite.
What causes an Open Bite?
*Prolonged and incorrect use of feeding bottles and pacifiers.
*Thumb Sucking
*Tongue thrusting
*Chewing on pencil or similar objects
* Genetics can play a role
Why should an Open bite be treated?
An open bite should be corrected because it usually affects the functioning of the mouth. People with an open bite cannot, for example sheer off the lettuce in a sandwich when they bite into it. Another important reason to fix an open bite is to prevent or alleviate TMJ . TMJ can lead to head and cheek pain, a clicking or popping sound each time you open and close your mouth, limited range of motion of the jaw joint, and other symptoms.
Correcting the Open-Bites
Orthodontic treatment can almost always correct an open bite, by use of braces, orthodontic appliance and rubber-bands.
How long does the treatment for an Open Bite last?
Length of treatment can vary depending on the severity of the open bite and the cooperation of the patient.
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