End-to-end bite treatment

An end-to-end bite can have many causes. Usually it's caused by a muscular imbalance around the mouth. This disrupts the growth of the upper jaw and leads to a size difference between the upper and lower jaws.

Thumb sucking, accidents and genetic predispositions can cause or encourage the formation of an end-to-end bite.

There are different methods of fixing an end-to-end bite. It's usually recommended to treat an end-to-end bite in childhood. Since the jaws are still growing, it's easier to influence their development and prevent the problems that come with misaligned jaws.

Correcting end-to-end bite in children

End-to-end bites in children are often corrected using fixed braces. Other types of braces can also be used depending on the malocclusion.

Correcting end-to-end bite in adults

Adults can also benefit from various orthodontic procedures. Transparent braces are ideal for slight end-to-end bites, especially those involving the front teeth. Our expert dentists can examine your end-to-end bite in person and advise you as to whether bestsmile Aligner treatment is right for you.

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Additional add-on treatments may be recommended for children and adults undergoing orthodontic treatment, such as visiting a speech therapist to correct speech impairments.

A purely orthodontic approach with braces may not be sufficient depending on the severity of the malocclusion. If the patient's jaws are too misaligned, orthodontic surgery may be necessary to place them in the right position. Our expert dentists can examine your end-to-end bite in person and advise you as to whether bestsmile Aligner treatment is right for you.

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This depends on the severity of the malocclusion. The best thing to do is to contact your health insurance company directly to find out if they cover the cost of end-to-end bite treatment.