Over Bite?

[Zumie05]

Originally Posted by moondog

An underbite will not correct because the top jaw grows first, the bottom jaw grows next, to "catch up". With an underbite the bottom jaw is longer than the top, and since the top jaw is contained inside it, it restricts the growth, preventing it from developing normally.

My Gary was born with a tiny underbite, and when his adult teeth came in his bite was normal.

[Sharon Marples]

Originally Posted by ponecookie

Hello,
I don't post much but I do read here alot and learn alot. This topic hits close to home for me because I have a boy with a tight scissor bite. I was wandering if or when this could turn into a level bite? I have been told that it may go level. He is now 14 months and would like to know if his bite will continue to stay the same or not. Thanks in advance.
Teresa

We have had them go off as late as 18 months of age. Hopefully your pups will stay where it is.

[moondog]

Originally Posted by Zumie05

My Gary was born with a tiny underbite, and when his adult teeth came in his bite was normal.

Well, I guess "never say never" is appropriate here....but consider yourself lucky. Dependent on the severity of it, it's not uncommon for an overbite to correct, but it is for an underbite. Congratulations!

[Zumie05]

I do feel lucky! I am just worried now that as his jaws continue to grow that perhaps there is a chance that the underbite will come back :(

[makjamz]

Originally Posted by MeanV2

If a puppy has a 3/16" over bite at 5 weeks of age what will more than likely happen as he ages? Thanks for any and all replies.

This will possibly be turning out to a scissor bite. Bite issues can be genetic - so it good to know if these occur in the lines. Even a tight scissor bite is a scissor bite. Some judges may penalize it. Bites can change up until they are almost 2yr.

Serious faults in AKC are are level bite or one missing tooth. Level bite also serious fault in FCI shows.

Disqualifications: Overshot/overbite, undershot/underbite, wry mouth, two or more missing teeth (AKC), any missing teeth (CanKC, & FCI shows)

Mary-Ann