What is a Sunday Bite?

Have you ever wondered what a Sunday bite is and how this relates to orthodontics? Finding the optimal treatment plan can often seem a little difficult. With this thought in mind, today, we’re looking at some of the key things you should know about Sunday bites and what they mean from an ortho perspective.
What is a Sunday Bite
First of all, we need to consider what a Sunday Bite is in orthodontic treatment plans. If you’ve ever started a treatment plan only to notice the patient becomes a Class II case down the line, you may be dealing with a Sunday Bite.
In these cases, the mandible won’t have shrunk, nor will the maxilla have grown forward if the patient is a little older.
More likely, a patient with overjet may just have moved their jaw forward to make it look normal, often being what they’re more comfortable with. In these cases, the patient likely won’t know they’re doing this; make sure to watch patients with a Class II profile with Class I records and not inadvertently holding their jaw unnaturally.
However, it’s also possible to potentially cause a Class II to appear, especially if the anchorage wasn’t controlled properly.
Final Thoughts
If you’ve been struggling to learn more about Sunday bites in orthodontics, consider the different treatment plan options available to help. Fortunately, our experts here at Straight Smile Solutions may be able to help you determine whether the case you’re facing is a Sunday Bite or not, allowing you to optimize your own approach to treatment.