What to do if your mouth is overbite

Overbite is a relatively common dental deformity that affects appearance and chewing function, giving the appearance of a long face and a protruding jaw. Overbite should be corrected in time, especially for children. Correction at the best time can often achieve better results and will not cause adverse effects on the child's appearance. Let us learn how to correct overbite of the mouth.

What to do if your mouth is overbite

Generally speaking, most of the baby's dental deformities need to be corrected after the permanent teeth have grown in. However, "underbite" cannot be treated after the permanent teeth have grown in and needs to be treated as soon as possible.

1. The treatment stage for crossbite during the deciduous dentition period is around 2-5 years old, and the best treatment age is around 4 years old. At this time, the baby's permanent teeth have not yet erupted, and the roots of the deciduous teeth have not been absorbed. During treatment, you only need to follow the doctor's guidance and use simple methods such as wearing removable braces and correcting bad oral habits. The treatment can be completed in 3-6 months.

2. This period is the period of occlusion and if crossbite occurs during the period of occlusion, the treatment should be between 6 and 12 years old, and the best treatment age should be around 9 years old. At this time, it is only a crossbite, which is relatively easy to correct. Depending on the child's underbite condition, removable or fixed appliances can be used from mild to severe, or even extraoral plastic surgery can be used to correct the teeth.

3. If the underbite is not corrected in time during the replacement dentition period, and usually needs correction in the permanent dentition period after the age of 12, more complex orthodontic appliances will be needed. The correction is difficult, time-consuming, and expensive, and the facial shape will not be significantly improved. In severe cases, orthognathic surgery must be performed for correction.

How to prevent underbite

So, in life, how can we help children correct bad habits and prevent overbite? Let’s see what good solutions are available below!

First, breastfeeding mothers should pay attention to correcting improper breastfeeding posture to avoid excessive protrusion of the baby's lower jaw. A baby who is bottle-fed should not be allowed to lie flat and suck milk from the bottle by himself.

Second, help children correct bad habits. For example, babies who bite their upper jaw or protrude their lower jaw should be intervened as early as possible to help them correct bad habits.

Third, go to a professional dental department for examination as soon as possible. Once a problem is found, early correction is needed. If your deciduous front teeth do not fall out when they should, or if they fall out prematurely due to an accident, you should see a doctor promptly.

Fourth, to correct it during the baby's period, you only need to wear correctors for correction. However, if the correction is not done until adulthood, the only way to correct it is surgery.