Open Bite Treatment in West Hills

Open bite treatment in West Hills corrects a bite where the upper and lower front teeth do not touch when the back teeth are closed, leaving a visible gap. An open bite can make it harder to bite into food and pronounce certain sounds, and it is very treatable with orthodontics.

What causes an open bite?

Open bites can come from jaw growth patterns, or from habits like prolonged thumb-sucking or tongue thrusting that push the front teeth apart. Identifying the cause matters, because it helps make the correction last.

How we correct an open bite

• Braces: highly effective at closing an open bite and settling the teeth together.
• Invisalign: can treat many open bites discreetly.
• Early treatment: in children, addressing habits and guiding growth can help before it worsens.
• Coordinated care: more severe skeletal open bites may involve a surgical consult, which we will discuss honestly.

Why treat it

Closing an open bite improves how you chew and speak, distributes bite forces more evenly, and gives you a more complete smile. At a consultation we will assess yours and recommend the most effective path.

Compare Invisalign and braces, or read about related bites like overbite and crossbite. Call us to get started.