Open Bite Treatment
Treating an Open Bite with Clear Aligners
What causes an open bite, when to treat it, and how Jawology's clear aligners can help correct it - from the comfort of home.
What is an Open Bite
An open bite, sometimes referred to as an anterior open bite, is a type of malocclusion where the upper and lower teeth don't make contact when the mouth is closed, leaving a visible gap. You might notice it most when biting into food, where the front teeth simply don't meet.
While a mild open bite is often purely cosmetic, a more pronounced open bite can affect your ability to bite and chew properly, impact your speech, and place uneven stress on the back teeth over time.
Types of Open Bite
Aligners are suitable for mild open bites only. Take our quiz to help find out whether you may be suitable for clear aligners.
Reasons for open bite treatment
Here's Why You Should Treat an Open Bite
Difficulty biting or chewing
When the front teeth don't meet, everyday tasks like biting into food become difficult or inefficient — placing extra strain on the back teeth to compensate.
Uneven Tooth Wear
The back teeth taking on excessive bite force leads to accelerated and uneven enamel wear, which over time can cause sensitivity, chipping, and structural damage.
Worsens over time
Unlike some dental concerns that remain stable, an open bite can gradually worsen - particularly if the underlying habit like tongue thrusting continues alongside it.
Back tooth strain
When the front teeth can't share the load of biting, the back molars absorb disproportionate force — accelerating wear and increasing the risk of cracking or sensitivity.
Self-confidence
A visible gap between the front teeth when the mouth is closed or at rest is one of the more noticeable bite issues, often affecting how people feel about their smile and appearance.
Speech & function
An open bite is one of the most common bite-related causes of speech difficulties, particularly affecting sounds like "s", "z", and "th" - often causing a lisp.
Our process
Starting Clear Aligner Treatment
Take Your Records
Capture your teeth with a 3D scan or at-home impression kit. We'll use this information to create your personalised treatment plan.
Treatment Planning
Our team designs your custom plan and sends you a digital preview so you can see your expected results before starting.
Start Treatment
Receive your transparent aligners and begin wearing them. Use your ScanBox™ for remote progress checks, ensuring your teeth are moving as planned.
Your New Smile
Complete your invisible braces treatment and move onto retainers to maintain your results. Enjoy your new smile, supported by our team every step of the way.
Why Jawology?
