05/09/2026
What about the lower jaw?
When parents notice that their child has a deep bite, a common question is:
“Is the lower jaw too far back?”
The answer isn’t always that simple.
A deep bite happens when the upper front teeth overlap the lower front teeth more than they normally should. This can be influenced by the position of the teeth, the way the upper and lower jaws are growing, or a combination of both.
In some children, the lower jaw may appear positioned further back. In others, the jaw growth may be perfectly normal, while the teeth themselves are causing the deep bite.
That’s why simply looking at the bite isn’t enough to understand what’s happening underneath. A proper evaluation helps determine whether the concern is mainly dental, skeletal, or a combination of both.
And because a child’s jaws are still growing, early assessment can help monitor growth and guide treatment at the right stage🦷
If you’ve noticed a deep bite in your child, an early evaluation can help you understand what’s really going on.
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