Open bite: causes and orthodontic treatment in Dubai
Front teeth that don't meet? Causes of open bite, including tongue and breathing habits, and treatment at Manhal Medical Center, Dubai.
In an open bite the front teeth do not meet when the back teeth are together. Habits and tongue posture often play a role, which affects long-term stability.
Treatment combines habit control with braces, aligners or mini-implants to control the back teeth; severe skeletal cases may need surgery.
Signs and symptoms
- Gap between front teeth when biting
- Difficulty biting into food
- Lisping
Common causes
- Thumb or dummy sucking
- Tongue thrust
- Mouth breathing
- Vertical jaw growth patterns
When to see a doctor
Children with a persistent habit or open bite should be assessed early.
How it is diagnosed
Bite and habit assessment, with radiographs to assess jaw growth.
Which doctor to see
Dr. Moaiyad Pacha
Consultant Orthodontist · Airway & Sleep
Orthodontics, MARPE expansion, airway-focused treatment and Invisalign.
Treatment options
Treatment combines habit control with braces, aligners or mini-implants to control the back teeth; severe skeletal cases may need surgery.
Questions patients ask
Prepared by the Manhal Medical Center editorial team · Updated: 2026-09-23 · Treating specialist: Dr. Moaiyad Pacha
This page is general information and does not replace a consultation. Suitability, risks and results vary between patients.
Can an open bite come back?
Yes, particularly if tongue habits persist — retention and habit control are part of the plan.
Which doctor treats open bite in Dubai?
At Manhal Medical Center in Al Safa 1, open bite is assessed by Dr. Moaiyad Pacha (Consultant Orthodontist · Airway & Sleep).
How is open bite diagnosed?
Bite and habit assessment, with radiographs to assess jaw growth.
When should I see a doctor about open bite?
Children with a persistent habit or open bite should be assessed early.
What treatments are available for open bite?
Depending on the cause: Traditional Braces, TADs — Orthodontic Mini-Implants, Invisalign Clear Aligners. Treatment combines habit control with braces, aligners or mini-implants to control the back teeth; severe skeletal cases may need surgery.
Where is Manhal Medical Center?
We are at Building 101, Street 22A, Al Safa 1, Dubai, UAE, between Al Wasl Road and Sheikh Zayed Road, with easy access from Jumeirah, City Walk, Downtown and Business Bay.
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