The impact of deepbite on smiling

General
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Deepbite is a type of malocclusion. As we bite or clench the teeth, there is a relation between upper and lower teeth. Generally, the lower teeth are visible by a few millimeters when we smile. But in deepbite, the upper teeth overlap the lower teeth by more than 4mm.

Causes:

  1. Genetics

  2. Smaller jaw or micrognathia

  3. Crowding of teeth

  4. Jaw injury

  5. Skeletal imbalance

Problems:

  1. Lower teeth are hardly visible, affecting smile and aesthetic look.

  2. Wear and tear of teeth.

  3. Sensitivity

  4. Gum problems like gingivitis

  5. Erosion of teeth

  6. Palatal injury

Treatment:

  1. Extraction of one or more teeth to adjust the space for the anteriors

  2. Braces to bring a good alignment.

  3. Retainers in case of minor adjustments.

  4. In cases where orthodontic treatment doesn’t prove effective, surgery may be done.

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