A deep bite is an incredibly common condition affecting people of all ages, including young children and older adults. Also known as a dental malocclusion and misalignment, a deep bite is when there is an excessive overlap between the upper and lower front when the jaw closes

An untreated, deep overbite can lead to the following complications:

  • Excessive wear and damage to the teeth
  • Damage the gum and soft tissue around the teeth 
  • Problems with biting and chewing food
  • Headaches and temporomandibular joint disorder (known as TMJ or TMD)
  • Painful sores or ulcers 
  • Loss of tooth structure
  • Tooth loss 
  • Temporomandibular joint disorder

WHAT CAUSES DEEP BITE

  • Genetics and inadequate jaw development and growth
  • Missing teeth, in particular missing back teeth
  • Periodontal (gum) disease
  • Teeth crowding
  • Worn, decayed or broken down teeth
  • Failing dental work
  • Teeth clenching and grinding habits
  • Habits such as thumb sucking, nail biting and grinding teeth.

HOW TO FIX DEEP BITE

Orthodontic treatment for deep bite correction 

  • Conventional fixed (labial) braces
  • Self ligating braces
  • Clear aligners
  • Night guard(Temporary)
  • Porcelain veneers and overlays
  •   Crowns, Bridges, and Dental Implants,(Permanent)
  • Table top

CONVENTIONAL BRACES(TRADITIONAL BRACES)

Thankfully, a deep bite can be corrected with several effective orthodontic treatment options using various types of braces.While every individual is different in terms of the severity of their deep bite, Orthodontic treatment will usually be required for 1-3 years.

SELF LIGATING BRACES

People with self-ligating braces may have shorter orthodontist appointments, easier cleaning, and less discomfort. self-ligating braces takes about the same amount of time to achieve the same results that you would get from the conventional treatment. On average, you’re looking at being in braces between 12 to 30 months.

small fixtures called brackets are attached to your teeth. A thin metal wire called an archwire runs through these brackets. The archwire is gradually adjusted to apply force, moving your teeth into the desired position.For braces to work effectively, the archwire must remain secured in the brackets.Traditional braces achieve this by using elastic bands or metal ties. In contrast, self-ligating braces use a system built into the bracket itself to hold the archwire.

BENIFITS OF SELF LIGATING BRACES 

There are several potential benefits to using self-ligating braces. These include:

  • Shorter orthodontist visits. For traditional braces, individual ligatures must be replaced during an adjustment. Generally speaking, opening and shutting self-ligating brackets during an adjustment is less time consuming.
  • Easier cleaning. Ligatures can trap food particles in and around your brackets. The absence of ligatures in self-ligating braces may make them a little easier to clean.
  • Less discomfort. It’s possible that you might experience less discomfort with self-ligating braces than with traditional braces.

CLEAR BRACES

Before clear aligner treatment begins, a 3D scan of your teeth will be taken, which will then be used to create custom aligners for you. These clear aligners are worn and will exert a gentle force on your teeth. It shifts your teeth gradually to the correct position to fix the crossbite or deep bite.The time needed to correct an overbite with Invisalign varies per person. 

NIGHT GUARD

Occlusal guards (also called night guards) can be useful to protect your dental work, decrease symptoms, Sallow jaw alignment and act as a guide for your bite adjustment. In severe cases when symptoms persist, they are worn even after teeth have been accurately reshaped.An oral night guard looks similar to the trays used for teeth whitening and sits over the teeth to protect them from grinding or clenching. The device may also be referred to as an occlusal splint, occlusal guard, or bite splint

PORCELAIN VENEERS

They are used for cosmetic reasons to cover teeth that are too small, chipped, irregularly shaped, stained, or otherwise imperfect. If you have an overbite or overjet, getting veneers would certainly help your smile look better.Porcelain veneers can work for almost any bite. The veneers can be made very thin on the lower teeth to accomodate the bite.Veneers are great for correcting issues of worn-out, discoloured, and misaligned teeth, including minor chips. Veneers can also be a solution in overbite cases where the margin is not beyond the scope of the restorative procedure.

OVERLAY

Generally, dental overlays are used to fix tooth problems not bad enough to require a crown, while needing more than just a filling. There are two main types of dental overlays to consider: inlays and onlays.Inlays are similar to fillings but the entire work lies within the cusps (bumps) on the chewing surface of the tooth. Onlays are more extensive than inlays, covering one or more cusps. Onlays are sometimes called partial crowns. Overlays extends outwards from onlays.An overlay is used when the damage is a little more extensive. onlay replaces the cusp of a tooth. They offer many advantages over tooth-colored fillings since they are stronger, more durable, and more stain resistant

CROWN/BRIDGE/IMPLANT

If the deep bite is a result of worn or missing back teeth. The bite can be rebuilt to function correctly by adding crowns, implants, or bridgework.A deep bite, even in adults, can be corrected these days with one of the many effective restorative treatment options. Treatment involves raising the bite to establish a correct bite by placing crowns on the behind teeth and replacing any missing teeth so that the chewing forces are distributed equally.If you have had a deep bite for some time you may well find that your upper teeth and the lower front teeth are extremely worn, so some restorative dentistry with things   porcelain veneers or crowns can be a good solution.

How do you fix a deep crown bite?

A deep bite, even in adults, can be corrected these days with one of the many effective restorative treatment options. Treatment involves raising the bite to establish a correct bite by placing crowns on the behind teeth and replacing any missing teeth so that the chewing forces are distributed equally.