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Open Bite Before and After

What’s the first thing you notice about a new acquaintance? Most people say the first thing they notice is your smile. A great smile can put other people at ease by expressing warmth and welcome. However, if your teeth are out of alignment (called malocclusion), it can be difficult to radiate “welcome” if you’re self-conscious. It may be even harder for you to eat or speak, if your malocclusion is what we call an open bite.

No matter what misalignment issues you struggle with, Dr. Monica Madan and the professionals at Beverly Hills Orthodontics are here to help. Below, you can see the results of the great work we do – helping people achieve the smile of their dreams. Our open bite before and after gallery presents just a few examples of the dramatic transformations we oversee at BHO.

This Open Bite Before and After Gallery displays four of BHO’s most recent patient success stories. Find out how BHO corrects open bite issues using different treatment options.

Patient 1

This patient came to us to correct her rotated lower front teeth and her anterior open bite.

She was in Invisalign which was powerful enough to close her bite and get all of her teeth back into the correct positions. She is very happy with these results!

Before

Smile before Invisalign treatment for an anterior open bite
Close-up of teeth showing an anterior open bite before Invisalign treatment

After

Smile after Invisalign treatment correcting an anterior open bite
Close-up of teeth after Invisalign treatment correcting an anterior open bite

Patient 2

This patient’s chief complaint was that her top and bottom front teeth didn’t align. She wanted her teeth to contact like they did right after she finished her braces the last time – and she wanted a better profile.

We prescribed Invisalign aligners to get her teeth into the correct position and keep them there. She now has the profile she always wanted – and a gorgeous smile to go with it.

Before

Front smile view before Invisalign treatment for open bite correction
Close-up of teeth before Invisalign treatment for open bite correction
Close-up of teeth before Invisalign treatment for open bite

After

Front view of teeth after Invisalign treatment for open bite correction
Close-up of teeth after Invisalign treatment for open bite correction
Close-up of aligned teeth after Invisalign open bite treatment

Patient 3

This patient was referred to us to correct his anterior open bite. He already had gum recession around several teeth when he arrived at our office. Dr. Madan treated this patient’s open bite using Invisalign. He is able to use his front teeth to bite into and tear food. For example, seaweed in sushi or lettuce in a sandwich. This function has been a game changer in terms of quality of life.

Before

Close-up of teeth showing an open bite before Invisalign treatment
Close-up of teeth with an open bite before Invisalign treatment
Close-up of teeth showing an open bite before Invisalign treatment

After

Smiling young woman after Invisalign treatment for open bite
Close-up of teeth showing an open bite before Invisalign treatment
Close-up of aligned teeth after Invisalign open bite treatment

Patient 4

This patient came to our office hoping to close her open bite. Using Invisalign, we moved her teeth into a better position to help her eat and drink all the foods she loves without any difficulty or pain.

Before

Front view of teeth showing an open bite before Invisalign treatment
Close-up of teeth with an open bite before Invisalign treatment
Close-up of teeth with an open bite before Invisalign treatment

After

Front view of teeth after Invisalign treatment for open bite correction
Close-up of aligned teeth after Invisalign open bite treatment
Close-up of teeth before Invisalign treatment for open bite correction

What is an open bite?

Close-up of an open bite before Invisalign treatment

For a standard bite, the top teeth contact and slightly overlap the bottom teeth all the way around the mouth. In an open bite, there is a space between the upper and lower front teeth and they do not overlap. Because the front teeth don’t touch, it can put extra pressure on the teeth that do make contact, leading to problems now and later in life. 

Open bites can manifest in two main ways:

  • Anterior (Front) open bite: This is where your front teeth do not meet and is the most common and noticeable form of open bite. Anterior open bites can include just two teeth not contacting or several teeth not touching. 
  • Posterior (Back) open bite: Posterior open bites aren’t usually visible when a person smiles, so they might go unnoticed for longer, but this form of open bite can cause many other problems and still needs to be corrected. Like anterior open bites, posterior open bites can involve very few teeth in contact.

Open bites can cause issues beyond your smile’s appearance. If your teeth don’t touch correctly, it can cause problems with eating, chewing, talking, or tooth trauma for the other teeth in your mouth that make contact. For open bites, consulting an orthodontist can help you decide how and when to start treatment.

Beverly Hills Orthodontics (BHO) has corrected numerous open bite cases across Los Angeles since we began operations in 2008. Dr. Monica Madan and the BHO team use the most up-to-date and cutting-edge treatments like Invisalign, braces, and other measures to eliminate open bites and provide patients with flawless smiles. 

How Are Open Bites Treated?

Invisalign: Invisalign aligners are custom-fit trays that can move people’s teeth in position the same way as traditional braces, without many of the downsides of metal brackets and wires. Invisalign can move teeth into the correct position while being less noticeable and more convenient.
Braces: Traditional metal braces involve brackets attached to the tooth and an archwire connecting everything. Teeth are gradually moved into position by pressure from the wire and any headgear or elastics.
Elastics: Elastics can be used along with traditional braces. Elastics are rubber bands that can add slight pressure to help pull the teeth into proper alignment.

Surgery: Surgery might sometimes be necessary to reposition the jaw bones to get all the teeth to make proper contact. 

Beverly Hills Orthodontics: Best Open Bite Treatment in Los Angeles

Open bites can affect how you smile and your day-to-day life by damaging your self-esteem, and causing oral health issues – both now and in the future. The patients above are just a sample of our fantastic work at Beverly Hills Orthodontics. After seeing these open bite before and after pictures from actual patients, you can see the benefit quality care at BHO. For open bites, our treatment options include: 

  • Braces
  • Headgear
  • Elastics
  • Invisalign

Invisalign awarded BHO founder and lead orthodontist, Dr. Madan, with Blue Diamond Top 1% provider status. As one of only four orthodontists who can claim this status in California, you know you’ll receive the best treatment for your open bite. 

With offices in Beverly Hills, Studio City, Alhambra, and Downtown LA, Beverly Hills Orthodontics is accessible to nearly all residents of Los Angeles County. Contact us today to assess your needs. The BHO team can develop a customized orthodontic treatment plan to give you the great-looking smile you deserve in only 12-24+ months. 

Want more open bite before and after information? Call or text BHO at 310-785-0770 or visit our contact page to book a consultation appointment and set yourself on the path toward a brighter smile.
NOTE: All blog content is intended to supplement—NOT REPLACE—the expertise of a healthcare professional and should not be construed in any way as medical advice. Consult a professional orthodontist directly, like the ones at BHO, to assess your individual needs and advise the best course of treatment.

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