Deep bite braces are a solution to help overcome and prevent serious complications that this malocclusion can cause. Although the orthodontic process takes a long time and does not see immediate changes, the results after the course will be maintained permanently. Currently, with the development of advanced technology, customers have more choices in braces methods to suit their needs and economic conditions.
1. Signs of deep bite
Deep bite is a type of malocclusion, showing an imbalance between the upper and lower jaws, causing the lower jaw teeth to be recessed and hidden compared to the upper jaw teeth. The cause is because the lower jaw teeth grow inward or the upper jaw bone is too large and long while the lower jaw bone is too small and short.
Deep bite can be recognized by the following signs:
- When biting tightly, the lower teeth do not contact the upper teeth. In more severe cases, the edge of the lower teeth will not touch the teeth in the upper jaw but touch the inner gum of the upper jaw
- The correlation between the two jaws does not reach the standard ratio, the lower jaw will be completely covered by the upper jaw
- The connection between the 3 parts of forehead – nose – chin is broken or straight depending on the severity of each person
2. Effects of deep bite
Deep bite can lead to the following effects:
2.1. Reduced chewing ability
The fact that the front teeth of the two jaws are difficult to touch makes chewing much more difficult. The process of crushing and tearing food is not guaranteed, which can cause problems for the digestive system because it will have to work harder than normal. This leads to diseases such as stomach pain, digestive disorders, …
2.2. Affects aesthetics
Deep bite makes the face unbalanced, the chin is short, protruding, and the gums are exposed, making the patient feel unconfident when having to meet and communicate with people regularly. This inadvertently prevents the patient from having opportunities that lead to success in work and life.
2.3. Increased risk of oral diseases
When the edge of the lower jaw teeth is in frequent contact with the inner gum surface of the upper jaw teeth for a long time, it can cause damage, causing the gums to swell and hurt. This creates a favorable environment for bacteria to easily penetrate and develop, causing oral diseases such as gingivitis, bleeding gums, etc.
2.4. Upper jaw tooth wear
Deep bite can cause the upper jaw teeth to gradually wear down over time. If not treated promptly, it can expose the dentin, causing pain when eating and drinking.
2.5. Temporomandibular Joint Inflammation
This is the most serious effect of deep bite. Most people with deep bite when they reach adulthood without timely treatment will experience temporomandibular joint inflammation, the pain will spread to the brain, the mouth cannot open to chew.
3. How can deep bite be treated?
Depending on the main cause of deep bite and the severity of the condition, the doctor will prescribe a specific method to achieve the best results.
In cases where deep bite is caused by teeth, braces will be performed to create movement to help the upper and lower jaws harmonize with each other. If it is caused by the jaw bone, the doctor will prescribe jaw surgery to achieve the standard bite ratio.
4. How much does deep bite braces cost?
Deep bite braces depend on each specific braces method:
4.1. How much do metal braces cost?
The metal braces method uses a wire system, the braces are fixed together with elastic bands and attached to the tooth surface to create a tightening force to help the teeth move to the desired position. With the solid properties of metal, the tightening force created is very strong and stable, without interruption, so it can effectively overcome the condition of deep bite in a short time.
Despite the advantage of effectiveness, many people still hesitate to choose this method because the aesthetics are not guaranteed during the orthodontic process. Because the color of the metal does not match the color of the tooth enamel, many people feel self-conscious in their daily lives.
Metal braces currently cost from 30,000,000 – 40,000,000 VND/ 1 course.
4.2. How much do ceramic braces cost?
The mechanism of operation of ceramic braces
is similar to metal braces because they both use a system of archwires and brackets to help teeth move to the correct position on the jaw. However, the braces are now made from high-quality ceramic materials with the same color as real teeth, so they will bring higher aesthetics. Thanks to that, you can still comfortably smile confidently even when wearing braces.
The price of ceramic braces at BIK International Dental ranges from 40,000,000 – 50,000,000 VND/ 1 course.
4.3. How much do self-ligating braces cost?
This is an improved method based on traditional braces, the braces of this method can be made of metal or high-quality ceramic depending on the needs of the customer. The difference is that instead of using orthodontic elastic bands, the archwire is now fixed on the bracket slot by an automatic sliding cover system. This structure allows the force to be self-adjusted to suit the movement of the teeth. Thanks to that, customers do not have to spend a lot of time going to the dentist to adjust the tightening force.
The price of self-ligating braces ranges from 35,000,000 – 60,000,000 VND/ 1 course.
Lingual braces
are also made of metal and have a similar structure to traditional metal braces with elastic bands used to fix the brackets and archwires. The difference lies in the location of the orthodontic appliance, instead of being fixed on the outside of the tooth surface, the archwire system and brackets will be attached on the inside opposite the tongue. This helps hide the braces, making customers more confident when communicating, but makes oral hygiene difficult.
Requiring complex techniques, metal braces on the inside of the teeth have a fairly high price, ranging from 80,000,000 – 115,000,000 VND/ 1 course.
4.5. Price of Invisalign clear braces
Invisalign clear braces are the most modern orthodontic method today, researched and developed by Align Technology Corporation (USA). Unlike traditional braces, when performing Invisalign clear braces, customers will have a custom-designed braces tray made of high-quality plastic to replace the archwire and bracket system.
The braces tray is designed to fit tightly on the tooth and is completely transparent, ensuring maximum aesthetics, so Invisalign braces are almost invisible on the teeth. In addition, thanks to its flexible removable ability, Invisalign clear braces will make daily oral hygiene much easier and gentler.
With the above outstanding advantages, Invisalign clear braces have a high cost, ranging from 80,000,000 – 140,000,000 VND/ 1 course.
5. Price list for deep bite braces at BIK International Dental Clinic
BIK International Dental Clinic provides deep bite braces with the following specific price list:
6. Deep bite braces procedure
The deep bite braces procedure will include the following basic steps:
6.1. Examination and consultation
First, the doctor will begin to observe and examine the patient’s general oral health. Then, an X-ray will be taken to obtain accurate data, based on which the doctor can determine the cause of the deep bite and provide an appropriate treatment plan.
6.2. Designing braces
In cases where the deep bite is caused by the teeth, the doctor will give a specific treatment plan and start taking plaster impressions to design compatible braces that are suitable for each case of bite. In addition, some oral diseases such as gingivitis, tooth decay, etc. need to be thoroughly treated during this stage before starting braces.
6.3. Attaching braces
The doctor will directly attach the braces and fixed archwire to the tooth surface with a specialized glue to ensure durability when worn.
6.4. Regular check-ups
Patients need to return for check-ups according to the doctor’s appointment to check the progress of the braces as well as to adjust the archwire according to the specific treatment plan given in advance. However, if an abnormality occurs, the patient needs to go to the dentist immediately without waiting for the scheduled re-examination.
6.5. Removing braces and wearing retainers
After the orthodontic period, the teeth have returned to the correct position and the deep bite has been corrected, the doctor will remove the archwire and braces from the tooth surface. However, to stabilize the jawbone after braces, the teeth will not be misaligned and ensure that they are still in the desired position, the patient needs to wear a retainer for about 6 months – 1 year.
7. How long does it take to fix a deep bite with braces?
Normally, the process of deep bite braces usually lasts from 1.5 – 3 years depending on many other factors such as the severity of the deep bite, oral health status, braces method, etc. Accordingly, conventional metal braces will have a shorter braces time of 3 – 6 months thanks to the strong, stable tightening force throughout the orthodontic process. However, after braces, patients must also wear a retainer for a period of 6 months – 1 year to maintain the teeth in the desired position.
So deep bite braces are considered the most optimal solution that brings high efficiency in a short time. In order for the deep bite braces process to take place safely, customers using the service at BIK International Dental Clinic will be directly examined, consulted and treated by a specialist until the desired effect is achieved.
