22/04/2026
It was a case of anterior open bite caused by tongue thrust. Tongue thrust occurs when, upon swallowing, the tongue positions itself between the teeth instead of against the palate. Since the tongue is the strongest muscle in the body and swallowing is one of the most frequent actions we perform throughout the day, this bad habit can alter the function of your bite and cause a noticeable aesthetic problem.
With Dr. Grüber & Dr. Maury's Team