Ideally, we’d have teeth that fit together perfectly and don’t cause problems with crowding, jaw pain, our appearance, or chewing. However, this usually isn’t the case. Over 50% of people have an improper bite, also called malocclusion, that develops in childhood and can cause problems if not corrected [1].
One of these improper bite is called an open bite, where the upper and lower rows of teeth do not touch in one or more areas when the mouth is closed. Open bites have a few causes, including thumb sucking past the age of three, excessive bottle use, and genetics.
There are different kinds of open bites, including posterior and anterior open bites—so what are they and how are they treated?
An article by Dr. Mohammad Aman. Originally published by Your Dental Health Resource.
Read the full article here: Posterior vs. Anterior Open Bite: What Are They and How Are They Treated?
