What should I do if my child has overbite teeth?

Overbite, also known as underbite teeth, refers to the protrusion of the lower jaw. This is a symptom of dental deformity, giving the impression that the face is longer. When this happens, it can be corrected through certain methods, especially for children. If this happens, parents should take their children for examination in time. If the correction requires several stages, let us learn about it below.

What should I do if my baby has an overbite ? An overbite not only affects chewing, but also affects the baby's appearance. So what should I do if my baby has an overbite?

If an overbite occurs, treatment should be started earlier because the jawbone, that is, the bone around the teeth, grows earlier than the body. The jaw develops early, so "overbite" will affect the growth and development of the entire oral cavity, face, and jaw.

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.

What is an overbite? What is an overbite? Underbite is a deformed tooth in which the lower jaw protrudes forward. Under normal circumstances, when the upper and lower teeth bite, the upper front teeth should bite the outside of the lower front teeth. If the opposite is true, that is, the lower front teeth bite the outside of the upper front teeth, the lower jaw protrudes forward, which is called "anterior crossbite", or commonly known as "underbite".

So what impact will an overbite on a baby have? Tooth development is not only related to chewing and digestion functions, but also affects facial appearance. "Overbite" not only affects children's tooth development, but also affects the entire oral cavity and may even cause changes in facial appearance, so parents should pay more attention to this.