Unlock the Key to Overcoming Bite Issues and Improving Your Bite

Yes, bite problems can be managed. 

Depending on the severity and complexity of your case, your dentist may recommend traditional braces, invisible aligners, clear dental appliances, or even oral surgery to reposition and realign your teeth for a better fit.

It is challenging to prevent bite problems in adults. However, there are necessary precautions and care for your children to lessen their risk of developing this condition. Here are some of the precautions:

• Bring them to the dentist for regular check-ups and the monitoring of the growth of their jaws and teeth.
• Encourage them to avoid habits such as thumb-sucking and nail-biting.
• Let them wear a mouthguard when playing sports.
• Lessen the use of pacifiers.

If left unmanaged, bite problems can lead to the following conditions:

• Difficulty chewing and swallowing
• Speech problems
• Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, which can manifest as headaches and facial pain
• Excessive wear and tear on the teeth

Here are some of the signs that might indicate you have a bite problem:

• Some of the lower teeth are positioned in front of some of the upper teeth.
• Your teeth are crowded, misaligned, or overlapped.
• The lower jaw is positioned in front of the upper jaw.
• More than half of your bottom teeth are covered by the top front teeth.
• Your upper front teeth stick out
• No teeth on the top or bottom touch each other.
• Your teeth feel as though they don’t fit together properly.
• The centre of your top and bottom front teeth do not coincide.

Visit our clinic for an assessment to get an accurate diagnosis.

Bite problems are often hereditary. Genetics plays a role in the development of malocclusion, with certain family members being more likely to have similar bite issues than others. For example, if your parents have overbite or underbite, the chances are higher that you will have similar problems.

There are a few exercises, such as clenching exercises, that can help with minor bite problems. But discussing exercise plans with your dentist before attempting them is necessary so you know it’s safe and will work for your specific condition. Please keep in mind that these exercises aren’t the same as the actual management of these problems.

Generally speaking, there are no food restrictions when you have bite problems. However, you may find it difficult to bite into or chew on food, so it is highly recommended that you visit a dentist for help in managing your bite problem.

Yes, if left unmanaged, bite problems can lead to tooth loss. When you have malocclusion, there is excessive pressure on specific teeth, causing problems such as gum disease or periodontal disease, leading to tooth loss.

Bite problems have a domino effect on overall oral health. A bad bite can cause undue pressure on specific teeth and other structural parts of the mouth. Excessive pressure on teeth could lead to premature wear, chips, and cracks. A severely cracked tooth may expose the dentin or even the dental pulp, which results in a dental infection.

With bite problems, your upper and lower teeth do not fit accordingly. In other types of bite problems, such as an open bite, a big space between the upper and lower front teeth causes difficulty articulating sounds, leading to slurred or mispronounced words.

Additionally, when your upper and lower teeth don’t touch properly, it can be hard to chew food properly, leading to discomfort while eating and difficulty swallowing food.