The correction of deep coverage usually takes about two years, but because of individual differences, children in the growth and development period may need a shorter time, and adults relatively longer time.
1. Deep coverage refers to the horizontal distance of the upper teeth over the lower teeth, which should be within 3mm normally, 3~5mm for one degree of deep coverage, 5~8mm for two degrees of deep coverage, and more than 8mm for three degrees of deep coverage.
2. During the orthodontic time, it is necessary to avoid eating too much and too hard food, so as not to cause de-slots to fall off, affecting the progress of orthodontic treatment, in addition, during the orthodontic period, we must wear rubber band or other auxiliary devices on time to shorten the time of orthodontic treatment.
Deep coverage of the correction, the specific orthodontic time, affected by a variety of reasons, follow the doctor’s orders according to the situation to the actual orthodontic time shall prevail.