Dental problems can get quite painful and bothersome. While teeth crowding, root canals, cavities are common problems, there is also the problem of a deep bite, which can get challenging to deal with. Here are some common questions answered about a deep bite.

What exactly is a deep bite?
A deep bite is a dental condition in which the upper section of the front teeth ends up biting too deeply into the lower section of the front teeth. Compared to all the other bite disorders, a deep bite has one of the most detrimental effects on the teeth as well as on the health of the jawbone.

It drastically impacts the facial aesthetics wherein the lower teeth line or the lower denture starts looking like a bell.

This happens because the lower section of the front teeth may rise up and get a lot higher than the back teeth. Sometimes, the condition aggravates so much, that the top edges of the lower section start to bite in the gum tissue right in the roof of the mouth and may even end up stripping the gums from behind the back of the top teeth. It may also result in destroying the teeth.

What are the different Issues with a deep bite?

There are many different issues associated with a deep bite. It is crucial to get it treated as it may end up damaging the teeth majorly. For people affected with a deep bite, the top corner of the lower teeth is most susceptible to wearing out early. They may get damaged quite early. Since the upper section of the teeth gets into the lower teeth, the functioning will be impaired. Chewing of food becomes quite difficult. As time progresses, the gum right behind the upper section of the teeth and in front of the lower section of the teeth gets chewed away. Additionally, they also hamper the development of the jaw and its movement. Your smile may also be majorly affected.

What causes a deep bite?
Genetics play quite a huge role in deciding whether you are prone to getting a deep bite . However, there are certain chronic bad habits which may worsen the problem. For instance, kids who are into thumb sucking, the thrusting motion of pushing back the upper section of the teeth and for the bone to lean forward. Additionally, the thumb may also keep pushing back the lower teeth backward.

Since your speech gets drastically affected due to a deep bite, the more you speak, the more it may affect your speech. It may even result in a lisp.

Why is early treatment preferred for treating the deep bite?
The reason for treating a deep bite early is that they end up deepening over time. The teeth also tend to get worn out due to the constant grinding and clenching that the teeth are exposed to over the years. Once the condition worsens, rectifying it can get difficult.