A deep bite is treated with braces, aligners, or bite correction.
A large number of patients have come to us with jaw tension that does not go away, but others tell us they have noticed their under teeth are getting more worn as time goes on. You may not be aware of it, but your bite has a major effect on your dental health. A deep bite is created when your upper teeth are so much in front of your lower teeth.
Your jaw is just like a set of gears that fit together properly. The machine can run smoothly for quite a long period when all the gears are properly aligned. If one gear drops too deep, it will be grinding the other parts of the machine. The metal will be damaged on the surface, and the hinges will become painful as well. At Lema Dental Clinic in Turkey, we consider a deep bite to be a structural problem that needs special care to be fixed properly.
The Mechanics: Why a Deep Bite Causes Damage
Healthy works just like the seal of a high-quality box. The upper teeth gently extend over the lower teeth. When the upper and lower teeth are aligned in a way that creates a deep bite, the seal goes down too deep.
Dentist Polen Akkılıç and her team have seen the same pattern in our diagnostics on different patients. Usually, there is no sign of damage until it is too painful. Imagine being a patient who goes for just a regular cleaning and gets diagnosed with extensive damage at the back of the upper row of teeth.
Now let’s consider the damage that a deep bite secretly causes over time
- Fast Enamel Wear: The heavy friction effect will be similar to that of a very strong sandpaper acting over a soft rock. It will not only cause your teeth to be smaller but also much more sensitive to extreme temperatures (hot and cold).
- Gum and Tissue Damage: In the worst cases imaginable, the tip of a lower front tooth is bitten right onto the palate. This will lead to pain and sores.
- Jaw Joint Pain (TMJ): A severe bite will lead the jaw to be positioned backward unnaturally. As a result of being in the wrong way all the time, clicking, popping, and everyday headaches will be the usual symptoms.
Treating a Deep Bite at Lema Dental Clinic
How do you repair a foundation that is not balanced? Moving the teeth through the bone is a delicate job. You just slowly push a big pole through hard soil. Steady, gentle pressure is important.
This is what we encounter in the clinic. Professor Doctor Coşkun Yıldız says that a patient is a patient, and none can be addressed with one treatment scheme. We thoroughly investigate your age, the condition of your bone structure, and the specific overlap of your teeth to make a plan. So it was decided not to have a one-size-fits-all strategy.
Orthodontic Care
The majority of patients get the issue resolved with the present-day braces or clear aligners. Our gentle movement of the front teeth upward will make the front part of your upper jawbone more defined while the lower part remains slightly hidden. Thus, the height difference between the two tooth groups is leveled.
Bite Turbos
We usually place small ramps behind your upper teeth during your treatment for our Bite Turbos. These are just like little bumpers that do not allow you to fully. This prevents damage to your braces at the same time and provides some kind of relaxation of your tight jaw muscles.
Restorative Dentistry
You may have a long story with having a deep bite, but moving and positioning teeth is only phase one. We have to replace or create anything that has been lost because of excessive wear. We use beautiful but extremely strong porcelain crowns or veneers to achieve a natural-looking and comfortable bite.
Comparing Your Treatment Options
| Treatment Option | Main Goal | Estimated Time | Best Suited For |
| Clear Aligners | Mild to moderate fixes | 12 – 18 Months | Adults who want invisible, removable care. |
| Traditional Braces | Complex tooth movements | 18 – 24 Months | Severe bites that need deep root changes. |
| Porcelain Crowns/Veneers | Rebuilding worn teeth | 1 – 2 Weeks | Patients with a corrected bite but damaged teeth. |
| Jaw Surgery | Fixing skeletal bone issues | Varies | Rare cases where the upper jaw bone grew incorrectly. |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can a deep bite fix itself over time?
No, it is unlikely that things will get better on their own. Every bite that happens at an awkward angle of the teeth, you are actually worsening the situation. A professional has to intervene by solving the mechanical aspects of your bite and stopping the wear from continuing.
Will fixing my bite change my face shape?
Yes, but it will be in a very pleasing way that it does change the shape of your face through lifting up vertically. Many of our patients have said that they look like they are back in their twenties. One reason for this is probably because the look of their lower part no longer has a collapsed feeling.
I am coming to Turkey. How will I be getting the dental care?
When the work involves only crowns and veneers for restoration, you can often see that this kind of work can be done within a week. Braces or aligners, on the other hand, involve longer treatment periods. They are planned using the help of digital check-ups and with regular visits to Lema Dental Clinic in Istanbul that have been scheduled in advance.
Is it necessary every time that I have to undergo surgery to be able to get this thing fixed?
Not at all. Surgery is reserved for those very severe bone conditions that are extremely rare at the level of our patient pool. We are able to work with most of our patients without requiring any surgical procedures. It’s just a matter of getting the right tools and materials for our treatment.
Could my deep bite be triggering my morning headaches?
That is one very probable reason. If your teeth fit into each other incorrectly as your jaws lock, then the muscles in your jaws will not relax altogether. These muscles will literally spend your entire sleeping time looking for the most comfortable resting point possible. So by the time one wakes up, it is just a matter of hours, and this tightness has already turned into a real sore.
Academic References
- Proffit, W. R., Fields, H. W., & Sarver, D. M. (2018). Contemporary Orthodontics (6th ed.). Elsevier.
- Nanda, R. (2015). Esthetics and Biomechanics in Orthodontics (2nd ed.). Saunders.
- Graber, L. W., Vanarsdall, R. L., Vig, K. W. L., & Huang, G. J. (2016). Orthodontics: Current Principles and Techniques (6th ed.). Elsevier.
- Baccetti, T., Franchi, L., & McNamara, J. A. (2011). Longitudinal growth changes in subjects with deepbite. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, 140(2), 202-209.
- Parker, W. S. (2004). The significance of the deep overbite. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, 125(1), 12-14.
