Head-to-head bite is one of the mildest malocclusions. However, if it is not corrected quickly, this occlusal disorder will cause many serious health problems. So how to fix head-to-head bite? The following article will give you some advice from experts. Please follow up.
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What is head-to-head bite?
Head-to-head bite is a slight malocclusion type of underbite. The feature of this condition is that the tops of the upper and lower teeth touch each other when the jaw is at rest.
This condition is very easily confused with standard occlusal. However, you can still distinguish through the following expressions:
When in the opposite direction you will look like a standard occlusal, but when looking at one side upper lip will slightly recede inward.
At rest, the incisors touch, but the molars may or may not touch each other, creating a gap between the jaws.
Similar to other misalignments, this type also causes negative effects on the smile aesthetics and chewing function. Therefore, you need to correct it as soon as you or your family members find out they have these signs to ensure the safety of dental health.
2. Causes
The first and most common cause is genetics. If a parent or grandparent has this condition, 70% of their children will inherit the trait.
Also inherited, head-to-headl bite can also occur because the upper jaw is short and narrow at birth or the lower jaw protrudes more than normal.
Besides, some bad habits in childhood can also form this malocclusion:
Thumb sucking
Tongue thrusting
Using a pacifier, a bottle for a long time
3. Is it dangerous?
Head-to-head bite is a slight malocclusion, so many people are often subjective and pay little attention to it. Sometimes they think that this is the standard occlusal, so they don't try to fix it.
This condition, if it is left for a long time, it will cause many dangerous complications for dental health. Such as:
Over time, it will cause a stiff jaw, making it difficult to chew and swallow food.
When the chewing function is impaired because the two jaws cannot close together, the food that is not crushed will easily lead to diseases of the gastrointestinal tract such as stomach, stomach, duodenal pain ...
The chewing surfaces of the two teeth often come into contact with each other, causing the enamel to wear down quickly, especially in the incisor position, causing cosmetic loss.
When enamel is worn too much, it will make them vulnerable, creating an opportunity for bacteria to attack, causing pain and dental diseases.
Incisors are at risk of breaking, chipping because the molars can't or have little contact with each other, leading to the chewing force being concentrated on the incisors.
To avoid negative effects on dental health in particular and overall health in general, you should consult a specialist about this condition to find the right treatment solution.
4. Effective treatment
With the development of modern dental techniques, the treatment of head-to-head bite is no longer a difficult problem. However, depending on the status, financial conditions and aesthetic needs of each person, there will be different treatment method. Some commonly procedures are: porcelain teetj, bracing and surgery.
4.1. Jaw surgery
In case due to jaw bone, it should be performed by surgical cutting and trimming of jaw bone to ensure results.
First, the doctor will conduct an examination, check the dental condition, take CT Conebeam film to accurately determine the jaw bone structure.
Next, they make a treatment plan and perform surgery. In some cases, if the patient has an antagonism due to both teeth and bone, the doctor may require bracing first and then surgery to ensure the best treatment results.
4.2. Porcelain teeth
With a mild head-to-head bite, you can apply the porcelain teeth technique to realign the two jaws.
Doctor will proceed to grind down the tooth structure to create pillars, then proceed to take the impression and design the porcelain teeth. Then proceed to install the porcelain teeth on the abutment.
Advantages:
Porcelain teeth not only correct the malocclusion, but also improve the color and shape of the teeth as desired.
Performing and recovering quickly.
The chewing strength of porcelain teeth is 3-4 times greater than real teeth, allowing you to eat comfortably
High durability, can be up to 15-20 years if it is properly restored and with reasonable care.
However, there are still disadvantages that you need to consider: porcelain teeth are only suitable for mild head-to-head bite and real teeth must be reduced to create (the grinding ratio is not more than 2mm). Therefore, if the condition is more severe or the teeth are grinded more, it is very easy to encounter dangerous complications for health.
4.3. Orthodontics
This is the solution chosen by many people today to fix teeth defects, suitable for all levels from mild to severe. It not only thoroughly treat the situation of head-to-heat bite, but also help preserve the maximum of real teeth, without any impact on the tooth structure.
Doctor uses a system of dental appliances to create traction or push to move misaligned teeth to the desired position.
Some of popular types:
Traditional bracing
Automactic bracing
Porcelain bracing
Clear aligner
In every type of orthodoctics, (clear aligner) is receiving attention of many people. Because it not only meets the standard of aligning the occlusal, but also brings aesthetic value even while bracing.
Clear aligner is considered an advanced development in orthodoctic technology, towards the aesthetic beauty of treatment thanks to its transparent design, so it is difficult for the opposite person to recognize you are bracing.
Besides, with high flexibility, easily removable for eating and cleaning, clear aligner brings convenience and effectively protect dental health from dental pathogens.
Regardless of the option of porcelain teeth, bracing or surgery, you also need to be careful in choosing a reputable dental clinic, with a team of quality doctors and modern equipment. This is to meet the needs as well as ensure health and safety.
5. Does head-to-head bite treatment hurt?
One of the problems customers always worry about when taking orthodontic treatment that Is orthodontics painful?
In fact, when starting bracing or when replacing elastic bands, wires or brackets, it will be difficult to avoid pain and sensitivity. However, this feeling will quickly disappear about 1-2 weeks as you get used to the appliance and the force of traction on the teeth.
Bracing does not interfere with the structure of the jaw bone or gum tissue, so you will not experience terrible pain. Therefore, you can rest assured to choose this solution to get a perfect smile, beautiful teeth, and standard occlusal.
6. Reputable clinics to treat head-to-head bite in HCMC
Being rated as a prestigious and quality dental clinic, Vincos is trusted by a large number of customers, chosen as an effective place to treat occlusal, bringing a satisfactory smile.
Here, we use an exclusive aligner system, designed specifically for the Vietnamese jaw, which makes it different from other brands of clear aligner (typically Invisalign).
Saving cost
The price ofclear aligner at Vincos ranges from 30 million or more, depending on the complexity of the teeth. This is considered a low price compared to the general price list of clear aligner, providing the opportunity to beautify many people when there is a need to experience this service.
Reducing treatment time
All procedures from examination, taking impressions, making treatment plans... are done in Vietnam, without intermediaries, so it usually takes only 1 week at the latest, the patient has received the first set of trays. As a result, the treatment time is faster.
Attentive support from the doctor
When choosing Vincos, you will be closely monitored by your doctor to make timely adjustments, ensuring that you are on time as planned.
Vincos always aims to bring the best value to customers. We are constantly improving the quality of services, the professional skills of doctors as well as innovating and upgrading the equipment system to comprehensively meet the needs of customers. Bringing a beautiful, healthy and safe teeth.
With Vincos, all shortcomings and self-doubt about imperfect teeth will be completely overcome. A fresh smile will bring you luck and success.
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