Deep Bite Before and After

Having a great smile is so much more than an excellent way to communicate. A great smile can make you feel happier, more outgoing, and even add health benefits you might not have considered. The position of your teeth also affects the shape of your face, your airways, and your ability to speak, eat, chew, and breathe. A deep bite can affect all of these functions and could also lead to pain and problems.

The good news is that deep bites can be easily corrected with excellent orthodontic treatment! At Beverly Hills Orthodontics, we can help you get the smile you’ve always wanted - and it will also enable you to look and function your best.

Deep Bite Before and After Treatment at BHO

These different orthodontic treatment options can improve your deep bite. Take a look at the patients in our Deep Bite Before and After Gallery, featuring three of our most recent cases.

Patient 1

This patient is from a recent surgical case BHO got to be involved in! He came to us hoping to fix his overbite and very deep bite. You can see from his photos how vaulted (deep) the roof of his mouth is. That affects not only his bite but possibly also his sinuses and breathing. To correct his bite, this patient started with Invisalign. He had bonded braces placed to help guide his teeth while he was recovering from oral surgery.

From start to finish his treatment included aligners, surgery, recovery time, and retainers. Which gave him a better shape to his palate (roof of his mouth), a better smile, and a better profile. He was thrilled with these results!

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After

Patient 2

When this patient came to us, she was concerned about her “gummy smile.” We were able to correct her bite using only Invisalign aligners. She now has a smile as beautiful as she is!

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Patient 3

When this patient came to see us, her main concern was to either close the space from her two missing teeth or correct her deep bite around those spaces so she could get dental implants to replace them in the future.

Because the spaces were large, we decided to give her an award-winning smile now by straightening her other teeth while also making space for future implants. This patient was in Invisalign aligners which allowed us to correct her deep bite, make room for future implants, and give her a phenomenal smile!

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What Is a Deep Bite?

In an ideal bite, the top teeth just barely cover the edges of the bottom teeth. In cases where the person has a deep bite (also called an overbite or sometimes a “closed bite”), the top teeth significantly overlap the bottom teeth. Deep bites vary in severity, but the bites with the most overlap are called “impinging” because the front teeth can actually end up biting into the gums of the opposite arch. A deep bite can happen because of:

An underdeveloped lower jaw. If the lower jaw develops more slowly than the upper jaw, the teeth won’t contact in the correct position. This can lead to tooth trauma and fractures over time.
Pacifier use and thumb-sucking. Using a pacifier, or sucking on thumbs or fingers to self-soothe for too long during childhood can change the roof of a person’s mouth, giving it a deeper, more vaulted shape while also changing the angle of the front teeth. This can affect both a person’s bite and their sinuses and can lead to pain and breathing problems.
Tongue thrusting. The repeated pressure on the teeth from a tongue thrust can push the front teeth forward and out of position. This can cause speech problems and difficulties chewing along with a deep bite.
Tilted teeth. All teeth lean slightly toward your tongue. If teeth have too large of a tilt, either in toward the tongue or out toward the lips/cheek, the misalignment can cause problems like a deep bite.

Since starting in 2008, Beverly Hills Orthodontics has corrected several cases of mild-to-impinging deep bites. Dr. Monica Madan and the BHO team use the most current treatments like Invisalign, braces, and other measures to correct deep bites and provide patients with healthy, happy, smiles.

How We Treat Deep Bites

Invisalign: This system of clear aligner trays gently corrects patients’ bites with the same benefits as braces but without common downsides.

Braces: Bonded braces include metal brackets attached to the tooth with an archwire connecting the brackets and providing gentle pressure to move the teeth.

Expanders: Palatal expanders sit across the roof of the mouth and evenly apply force to the inside surface of teeth, which gradually moves the teeth further apart, creating a wider upper jaw.

Surgery: In some more severe cases, surgery may be required to get the jaw bones into the correct position. BHO has connections with excellent oral surgeons

Why Should You Consider Orthodontic Treatment for Your Deep Bite?

Enhanced Function: Having a deep bite can affect your speech and chewing abilities. By correcting your bite, you can improve these functions.
Prevent Dental Issues: A deep bite can result in problems like tissue and tooth trauma, along with possible complications of TMJ. By getting orthodontic treatment now, you can avoid problems in the future.
Increased Comfort and Pain Reduction: If your bite is deep enough that your teeth touch your gums, you might find yourself in constant pain. Having an improper bite can also cause headaches and jaw pain that can all be corrected by orthodontics.
Improved Aesthetics: A deep bite is sometimes called a “gummy smile” because you can see more of someone’s gums when they smile or speak. If you have a “gummy smile” and don’t love it, orthodontic treatment can move your teeth into position to be the main focus!

Beverly Hills Orthodontics Provides the Best Deep Bite Treatment in Los Angeles

Having a deep bite can negatively affect your self-esteem if you are not pleased with how your smile looks. But it can also lead to other health problems like tissue trauma, dental trauma, pain, and even breathing issues. After seeing how BHO was able to straighten out the deep bites in these cases, you can start to imagine what the expert team at BHO could do for you!

For deep bite, orthodontic treatment options include:

Invisalign
Braces
Expanders
Surgery

Call the experts at BHO to schedule a consultation and see what we can do for you to get you the smile you deserve in as little as 12-24 months!

Dr. Madan is an Ivy League graduate and a Blue Diamond Top 1% Invisalign provider – one of only four in California – so you can be sure you’ll receive the best treatment for all of your orthodontic needs. Beverly Hills Orthodontics has offices in Beverly Hills, Studio City, Alhambra, and Downtown LA, so we are accessible to nearly all residents of Los Angeles County.

Want to get more before and after information about deep bites? Call or text BHO at 310-785-0770 or visit our contact page to book a whitening appointment and set yourself on the path toward a brighter smile.

NOTE: All blog content is intended to supplement—NOT REPLACE—the expertise of a healthcare professional and should not be construed in any way as medical advice. Consult a professional orthodontist directly, like the ones at BHO, to assess your individual needs and advise the best course of treatment.

Deep Bite Before and After