Depending on the case class 3 malocclusion can be corrected without surgery if treated earl enough. Since you are in California I suggest contacting Dr. Bill Hang. He is an Orthotropic specialist in treating such cases.

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Posted by: Beevarale

My 4-year-old daughter has got a rare problem. When she bites, her bottom teeth are in front of her top teeth. I have already booked a dental consultation in Waterloo for her. I am very concerned about this even though this doesn't affect her in any way. I'm worried whether it will cause problems as she grows. I think she needs surgery in future. I have read about Class III malocclusion. Does anybody have any experience with this? Any info would be much appreciated

Typically, once a bite pattern has been established, it is hard to undo.  Given that this is a class 3 bite, this is fairly complex and often referred to surgery if not addressed while young.  A great orthodontist ought to be able to help her out non-surgically if young enough.  Typical treatment often includes a reverse pull facemask.  You may need to shop for a non-surgical treatment from an orthodontist, but given her age, nobody should refer to surgery.  Wise mama to catch early!  Dentists are not recommended.  From my understanding, such a bite pattern isn't a health risk, but it does potentially impact life of patients.  This is because it is generally considered less attractive (especially for females) and can make it hard to date & find a job and all the shallow things we are judged for, sadly.

As your daughter is 4, there may be non-surgical, non-orthodontic treatments... I just don't know what those are.

Also, it's hard to tell whether her maxilla or mandible is incorrectly positioned skeletally.  If maxilla is retruded, definitely check out the tongue range.  Any photos?