Download FREE Practo app
Get ₹200 HealthCash
Open bite
I have problem of open bite and also gap in front teeth due to childhood habit of tongue thrusting. Could you please advise how it can be treated and how much time it will take to get treated and how much will be the total cost of treatment.
Answers (7)
Like the answers? Consult privately with the doctor of your choice
Open Bite
Duration - 8 to 12 months
Including habit breaking appliance
Cost 18000 to 20000
Includes removable retainers with cribs
Open Bite need to correct as early as possible else advance to severe malocclusion
Regards
Dr Mahantesh Chinagundi
B.D.S, M.D.S (Orthodontics)
Senior Consultant Orthodontist
Smile Care Orthodontic Center and Multispeciality Dental clinic
Next Steps
Advise to meet Orthodontist
Health Tips
Control the tongue thrusting habit
During Normal Swallowing pattern tongue should rest below behind the upper teeth on the palate
shouldn't rest and apply pressure to upper and lower teeth directly that leads increased open Bite and gaps between upper and lower front teeth
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Didn't find the answer you are looking for?
Talk to experienced dentist online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.
+103
Hello, you need to visit an Orthodontist to close the gap in your teeth. time taken and total cost of treatment varies from case to case. duration of treatment may vary from 1.5-2 years and it will cost you around Rs 15,000-40,000/-
Answered
Flag this answer
1/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
First of all I need consultation regarding how much spacing is there and severity of open bite. Average duration of treatment is 2 years. Exact time of treatment, severity and type of braces will together decides the cost of treatment.
Answered
Flag this answer
0/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Bala Vignesh
Dentist
9 yrs exp
Chennai
Hello,
I know it's difficult to have tongue thrust problem coz you will be having a lot of speech pronounciation problem.. coming to the treatment.. open bites can be two types skeletal and dental.. skeletal open bites have to be surgically treated where as dental openbites can be orthodontically treated using braces..
We will start you with the treatment with habit breaking appliances along with braces treatment..
Pls note dental openbites close up easily but have a tendency of mild relapse..
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Suman Makam
Dentist
23 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello,
Mam,you need to visit an orthodontist.
Regards
Dr Sumanmakam
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Shruti Joshi
Dentist
19 yrs exp
Thane
hi, Considering the open bite & gaps in front teeth braces treatment is the best treatment option & may take approx one year which varies from case to case decided after xray & study models.
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Naveen Arya
Dentist
25 yrs exp
Delhi
Open bite can be treated with braces as well as with surgery depending upon the severity or type.
Next Steps
visit an orthodontist for accurate assessment of your case. He will advise you various x rays. Then only proper opinion can be given.
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Articles you may like
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.
Articles you may like
Tell us what's troubling you
Tell us what's troubling you
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.