Bite correction

The bite is the closure of the upper and lower dental rows in a calm state. There are five main types of malocclusion: the distal, mesial, deep, open, crossover.

Correction of the occlusion is necessary without fail because the wrong position of the teeth can have unpleasant consequences, namely:

• speech defects – clearly manifested in open and deep bite, when there are problems with the pronunciation of whistling and hissing sounds, as well as sounds that require the tip of the tongue;
• excessive load on the stomach and intestines – a consequence of the uneven distribution of the chewing load on the teeth and insufficient grinding of food in the process of chewing;
• teeth disease and periodontitis – due to improper closure, teeth are worn out faster, more prone to caries, gums and bone loss may also occur;
• problems with the temporomandibular joint – click, joint pain and headache.

According to statistics, more than 80% of people have malocclusion and crooked teeth. The main reasons are the consumption of mostly soft foods, childhood habits (finger sucking, wrong position during sleep), maternal illness during pregnancy and a genetic factor.

Bite correction in children is possible from 5-6 years. If you notice a change in your child’s bite, make an appointment with your doctor for a quick and easy solution. In children (5-10 years) it is possible to effectively correct the bite with the plates, provided that the child has a slight violation of the dentition.

Contrary to different opinions, adult bite correction is possible at any age. Even if you are not a teenager, but the problem of crooked teeth and malocclusion prevents you from living, enroll in consultation at Bilobrov Clinic, doctor orthodontist-gnathologist Nazarii Brotskyi will find the best treatment for you.

Bite can be corrected in many ways, but the main methods are caps, braces, or braces in combination with maxillofacial surgery.

One of the most frequently asked questions of patients is: “Is it possible to correct a bite without braces?” Yes, it is possible if the fracture and the irregularities of the dentition are minor. For such cases, modern orthodontic designs are used which carry a certain amount of time – most often during nighttime sleep.

Cap or line is a plate that is made individually and repeats the contours of the teeth. During the treatment period, an average of three to several dozen drops is required. Each subsequent cap is created with the necessary offset to move the teeth. This method of bite correction is suitable for relatively light disorders. Among the benefits of cap:

• comfort in operation;
• invisibility;
• ease of care and no pain (compared to braces).

However, the cap requires discipline from the patient (it is necessary to wear for a while without removing it) and caution (capes are rather fragile designs). In addition, when wearing liners, it should be remembered that during use, you cannot eat and drink any beverages (other than plain water).

Braces are permanent orthodontic constructions that can be used to correct any pathology of the bite. The most common types of braces:

• metal (effective, durable and budget);
• ceramic (almost imperceptible, more expensive than metal and more fragile);
• lingual (attached to the inside of the dentition).

After the completion of orthodontic treatment (both with the help of a cap and after braces), the installation of retentive devices (trainers) is required. In fact, it is a metal thread that is installed on the inside of the dental row and guarantees the fixation of the correct position of the teeth.

An important point – before installing both the cap and the braces, it is necessary to carry out professional teeth cleaning and to cure all diseased teeth.

Prices for bite correction vary depending on the complexity of the clinical case and the treatment method chosen.

Bite correction is a matter of your desire, time and professionalism of the doctor. Contact us at the phones listed on the site and get a consultation in Kyiv to find out the exact cost of services in your individual case. Bilobrov Clinic specialists will get into your problem, offer you the best treatments and plan a budget that is accurate.

If the patient follows all the recommendations of the doctor, the bite is corrected in 100% of cases. After successful orthodontic treatment, a person has confidence in his appearance, and therefore in himself.