How to effectively treat an overbite?

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The article is professionally consulted by Doctor of Dentistry - Jaw - Face - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital.
An underbite is characterized by the lower teeth moving forward. When the mouth is closed, the lower teeth cover the upper teeth, this phenomenon is also known as underbite. Overbite is one of the serious malocclusions, not only causing cosmetic loss to the face but also affecting the chewing function of the teeth.

1. Overbite and its treatment

There are many causes of an underbite, which can be due to the jawbone such as: underdeveloped upper jaw bone, overdeveloped lower jaw bone or cleft palate that causes the maxillary bone to lack the correct size. Horizontally and anteroposteriorly, the upper incisors are always inward relative to the lower incisors.
Normally, there are 3 types of overbites: backbite due to teeth, backbite due to bone or overbite due to both jawbone and teeth. Depending on the individual case, the doctor will have different instructions to perform the treatment.
Treatment of underbite due to teeth: Braces bring high results in cases of underbite teeth, especially when performed early in the teen years from 12 to 16 years old when the permanent teeth have fully erupted. . Braces are a method of orthodontic treatment that uses the force of braces to bring teeth into the desired position. The duration of braces depends on the complexity of the backward bite, but usually ranges from 12-24 months. The price of reverse bite braces also depends on the degree of occlusal deviation, the type of braces that the patient chooses, metal braces are more economical than other types of braces.
Treatment of overbite due to jawbone: If the backbite is due to bone in severity, because the jawbone is too strong or due to cleft palate, the only solution is surgery. One caveat, however, is that surgery is generally reserved for patients over the age of 18 to ensure that signs of jaw growth have stopped and facial deformities are gone.
Treatment of overbite due to both jawbone and teeth: In this case, the patient will be prescribed both braces and jawbone surgery to bring the best treatment results. In the first stage, you will have to wear braces to adjust the teeth to an even position, ensuring the bite as well as the chewing function and aesthetics of the two teeth. Then, you will have surgery to bring the lower jaw into a position that is closely related to the upper jaw.

2. Orthodontics with metal brackets at Vinmec Times City

All cases of misaligned teeth, people with misaligned teeth - including a reverse bite that makes the face lose its aesthetic appearance, can be treated by orthodontic methods. The treatment with metal braces is not too complicated like some types such as lingual braces or porcelain braces, plus the cost-effective treatment are the outstanding advantages of this type of braces. . In addition, metal braces also bring high orthodontic efficiency, time is shortened to the maximum and is easy to replace when falling off.

When registering for the Orthodontic Package with metal brackets of the new generation at Vinmec Times City hospital, customers will receive:
General dental - oral examination. X-ray of the skull upright. Panoramic dental film. Orthodontics using self-ligating brackets (metal, upper jaw, simple/complex) and Orthodontics using self-ligating brackets (metal, lower jaw, simple/complex). Simple/complex upper self-ligating metal brackets orthodontics and simple lower self-ligating metal brackets orthodontics. Maintaining the results of orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances (Jaws maintain a tight arch. Take tartar. Advantages of the new generation of braces at Vinmec Times City International General Hospital. Includes:
Metal braces is an orthodontic method thanks to the force of the brackets to bring the teeth to the desired position, because of the solid metal brackets, the time of braces with this type of brackets is shortened. The treatment with metal braces is not too complicated like lingual braces or porcelain braces, plus the cost-effective treatment are outstanding advantages. In addition, metal braces also bring high orthodontic efficiency, minimized time and easy to replace when falling off. With a highly professional department with many years of experience, the new generation of orthodontic braces can help you overcome the situation of crowded teeth. Wish, bring a bright smile with desired teeth.

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