Open Bite
Glossary
O Open Bite
Open bite is a common problem in children that has origin in discrepancies between the size of the jaws, or discrepancies between the size of the teeth and the amount of space available.
Anterior open bites refer to a condition in which the top and bottom front teeth are not in contact. The origins of open bites can be traced to habits that patients have or had in the past, and occasionally to discrepancies between the sizes of the jaws. Since most open bites in children are associated to an existing habit, treatment usually addresses the habit itself and is more effective when done at an early age. Many appliances are available for treating this condition and can be discussed in detail along with risks and benefits of treating an open bite in children.
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