Why do I have a deep bite and unsatisfied smile even after my orthodontic treatment?
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
My orthodontist wants to remove my braces, but I am still unsatisfied with my smile. I still feel that I have a deep bite because I still hit my bottom braces every time I bite. All the treatments I had were just plain braces, no elastics, no powertrains, no coils, etc.
What should I do?
Kindly help.
Thank you.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I read your query and understand your concern. Deep bite is a condition wherein the upper teeth cover the lower teeth more than the normal (more than 40 percent of the lower teeth height) or sometimes even cover the whole lower teeth. Along with this, you should also know about overjet. It is the horizontal overlap of the upper front teeth over the lower front teeth. In normal circumstances, it is about 2 mm. Braces are placed on the buccal (outer) surface of the teeth and possess a certain amount of width.
They are placed in the middle of the teeth. In your case, from the side view attached (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), I feel the overbite is normal, which means a deep bite is not present. However, I would like to look at a few other views as well to determine if a deep bite is present. As the brackets possess some height and width, it is natural to hit them from the upper teeth when the overjet is normal. Upper and lower teeth have more separation if the overjet is greater, and you would not hit the lower brackets.
You should look out if your lower teeth hit the upper ones on the back side of the roof (the palatal aspect of the teeth). If the overbite is the more or deeper bite present, you would be hitting the lower teeth to the back side of the upper teeth or the roof of the mouth. I want more photos to guide you on the deep bite and other orthodontic concerns. Please share the following photos to assess your case and give you a more precise opinion.
Please send the left side of the teeth, the frontal teeth, a face photo with a smile, and a face photo with normal lip positions. This will help determine if tooth exposure is normal or if you require some changes to achieve a better smile.
I hope this helps.
Feel free to reach out for further queries or clarifications.
Thank you.
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