An irregularly shaped bite is often found not only in children, but also in adults. It is noticeable when the teeth of both jaws close unevenly. However, you can fix the problem. If adolescents put braces on their teeth, which are designed to even out the bite, then in adults, in addition to this method, correction of the bite without braces is possible.
You can use several methods for eliminating the defect: the surgical method, trainers, plastic mouthguards, as well as artistic restoration. Before correcting a bite without braces, you need to find out what types of violations occur.
If the lower jaw is poorly developed, and the upper one is advanced forward, then such a defect is called distal. If the
lower jaw is advanced forward
, then this defect is called mesial. If the bite is open, the teeth simply do not close. You can also note a deep, or cross bite. And if the teeth do not grow where they should be, then such a violation is called dystopia.
The cause of violations can be heredity, severe pregnancy, abnormal habits in childhood, and the lack of breastfeeding. If there are several teeth in the jaw or a person is injured in the face, these factors can also disrupt the bite. In the case of the influence of genetic factors, correction of occlusion without braces is not practical. The dentist has been following these people since childhood and is trying to correct the position of the teeth using stationary structures.
Correction of a bite without braces involves the use of temporary structures - for example, mouthguards, which are made of polyurethane or silicone individually for each patient. To correct the bite, you will need several such drops. They do not cause pain or inconvenience, especially since they are simply not visible on the teeth. These accessories are easy to remove at any time.
Trainers are a cheaper design option. They are made softer than mouth guards and are used to correct minor defects. They are not made by individual standards.
Surgical correction of the bite is especially common among adult patients. It is used if the defect cannot be fixed in another way or when the correction needs to be done quickly.
Despite the high cost of the operation, as well as its difficult nature, sometimes it is the only salvation for the patient.
Surgical occlusion correction is used if the patient's face symmetry changes due to improper tooth positioning, the central teeth do not close, or a severe genetic pathology is present.
Each type of operation has its own characteristics and is carried out in different ways: under local or general anesthesia, in the oral cavity or in another way. Sometimes after surgery, patients still for some time wear special retainers that hold the jaw in the correct position. In any case, postoperative recovery is a rather lengthy process.