Treating Underbite
Underbite is when the lower teeth extend beyond the upper teeth.
See below for photos of patients we have successfully treated with this condition.
Side View (Our Patient)
Severe underbite. The lower teeth in the correct position after treatment.
Front View (Our Patient)
Crooked teeth in addition to underbite.
Both conditions are treated with braces.
Leaving underbite untreated can cause the following long-term problems:
- Jaw Pain
- Difficulty eating
- Uneven wearing of teeth
Inspiring Confidence
At PacificWest, we are commited to providing the best-in-class patient care for your orthodontic needs. We carefully listen to your concerns and prescribe a treatment plan based on your needs and our decades of experience.
Our recommendations are always based on the long-term well being of our patients.
We ensure your smiles look nice, and your bite is proper. After all, we only get one set of adult teeth, so we better take care of it!
Braces are not only for better looks.
Fixing Your alignment and bite will help your teeth last longer.
Less problems means less pain and less costs down the road.
You only get one set of adult teeth. Take good care of it!
Reasons to Choose PacificWest
26+ Years of Experience You Can Trust
- Highly experienced and specially trained orthodontists
- We treat highly complex situations with confidence
- We give effective, honest advice you deserve.
Thousand of Happy Patients
- We listen to your needs and concerns
- Find the best treatment plan that works for you
- Just see all the 5-star reviews we got!
Comprehensive Treatment
- We combine expertise from different fields of specialities to provide a comprehensive plan and achieve the best results.
Latest Technology
- Actively invest in technology that improve patient outcomes.
- Reduce pain and increase patient comfort
- Speed up teeth movement and shorten overall treatment time
See What Our Patients Are Saying About Us
A very beautiful office with professional staff
My daughter’s teeth are on its way to being perfect! Thank you, Dr. Wang and staff for being so attentive and efficient at each of our visits.
Just got my braces off and my teeth look amazing!
The doctors and staff are always super nice and friendly, I would definitely recommend if you’re looking to get braces!
Amazing team!!
They made my dream smile come to life. Huge shoutout to the amazing doctors and the staff especially Leighton since she saw my first smile
I'm glad I found such a professional dental office.
The staff is very enthusiastic and the dentists are very professional and responsible. It took me only ten months to complete my orthodontic work. It was perfect. Dr. Lee is super nice, patient and responsible
The clinic is also newly renovated and very beautiful.
My sister referred me to see Dr.Wang and I’m is happy I committed to changing the appearance of my teeth at this clinc. I love coming to my appointments and always look forward to seeing Maria and Dr.Wang!
I loved it here!
The staff here is so amazing, kind and understanding. I would definitely recommend everyone coming here !
Why Having a Proper Bite is Important
- Allows patients to bite, chew, and eat without pain or discomfort. Being able to bite and chew painlessly allows you to truly enjoy food – one of life’s greatest pleasures!
- Improves clarity of speech and pronunciation impacted by a poor bite. Speaking is an important mode of communication. It affects your career prospects and ability to make social connections with others.
- Reduces unnecessary wear on the teeth, keeping them healthy and strong. Misalsigned teeth often creates extra wear and tear on specific parts of your teeth, causing more problems as you age.
- Prevents common problems associated with misaligned teeth such as TMJ. Misalignment, poor bite, and dental issues are known to cause headaches and other issues.
Why You Should Trust PacificWest
- Team with the experience and knowledge to solve the
most challenging orthodontic problems. PacificWest is led by Dr. Wang, who has decades of orthodontic experience who started practicing since the ‘90s. - Always keeping up with the latest developments in orthodontic technology. Before Invisalign was widely adopted in Canada, Dr. Wang decided to try the Invisalign treatment on himself to get a first-hand experience.
- We care about our local community and aim to make it a better place for all. PacificWest has funded scholarships, made donations to the local charities and organizations. Dr. Wang also lectures at UBC, helping train our next generation of dentists! (Dr. Wang was also Dr. Lee’s teacher at UBC)
Common Conditions We Treat
Crowded Teeth
Crowded teeth or overcrowding takes place when the jaw bone is too small for teeth to grow into the mouth on a straight trajectory. As a result, the teeth need to rotate and overlap against each other to fit in, creating crookedness and malalignment.
Irregular teeth shape or size issues
Like a jigsaw puzzle, teeth needs to be in a certain shape and size to have the best fit against each other.
Open Bite
An open bite occurs when the front upper and lower teeth slant in an outward direction, preventing them from touching each other when the patient bite down.
Under Bite
The opposite of an overbite, an underbite is seen when the lower teeth along the lower jaw protrude out further than the upper front teeth. Underbites are also often the product of incorrect jaw alignment.
Over Bite
An overbite is evidenced when the upper jaw and teeth are extend too far over the teeth on the lower jaw resulting in the appearance of protrusive upper lip and teeth, or buck teeth. Overbite is the result of a mismatch in the size between upper and lower jaw bone sizes, with an abnormally small lower jaw bone being the most common.
Crossbite
A crossbite occurs when a tooth (or several teeth) is situated too close to the cheek or tongue than the tooth it should align with in either the upper or lower jaw. As a result, the teeth involved in the crossbite are not able to bite against each other normally, creating an interference in the bite during chewing.
Highly Complex Cases
A deep bite occurs when there is too much overlapping between the top and bottom front teeth.
PACIFICWEST IS A
PLATNIUM plus
INVISALIGN PROVIDER
Types of Braces
We offer all common types of orthodontic braces to fit your specific needs.
Traditional Metal Braces
The most common type of dental braces is still traditional metal braces; they are composed of high-grade stainless steel. They are more comfortable and lighter-weight than in the past and straighten your teeth by using metal brackets and arch wires. To customize your look and make it more colourful, you have the ability to add coloured elastics (small rubber bands) to your metal braces. Self-Ligating braces also available.
Gold Braces
Another form of metal braces is gold coating over the stainless steel braces. The benefit of gold braces is that they offer you a very unique cosmetic option that still delivers a good result. The cost of gold coated braces is comparable to many clear, or invisible, braces.
Ceramic Braces
Ceramic braces are made of clear materials and are therefore less visible on your teeth than metal braces. For this reason, ceramic braces are used mainly on older teenagers and adult patients who have cosmetic concerns. While they are visually less prominent, they do require more attention to oral hygiene as ceramic braces are larger and are more brittle than their metal counterparts. For these reasons, ceramic braces tend to be used more on upper front teeth than on lower teeth.
Invisible (Clear) Orthodontic Appliances – Invisalign®
Invisalign braces use a series of invisible, removable, and comfortable aligners to straighten your teeth. And, no one can tell you are wearing Invisalign because it’s invisible! Not only are the aligners invisible, they are removable, so you can eat and drink what you want while in treatment, plus brushing and flossing are less of a hassle. The aligners are comfortable and have no metal to cause mouth abrasions during treatment. Read more about Invisalign braces here.
Invisalign also offers specific attention to teen braces and provides an Invisalign Teen braces system that supports the specific orthodontic needs of teenagers.
Lingual Braces
Lingual braces are hidden behind the teeth and are therefore “invisible” when you smile. Lingual braces are 100% customized to match the shape of your teeth and therefore the metal appliances are created uniquely for you. Lingual braces are a very reasonable option for athletes, models, actors/actresses, musicians who play wind instruments, and adult professionals.
Where to Find Us
Vancouver Office
82 East 15th Avenue
Vancouver, BC V5T 4R3
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Hours
Tue—Sat: 9am—5pm
Surrey Office
7388-137th Street, Suite 3
Surrey, BC V3W 1A3
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Hours
Tues: 9am—5pm
Wed—Fri: 9am—5pm
First Sat of each month: 9am—5pm
Speak With Our Orthodontist Today!
Definitely the best orthodontist clinic
Highly recommended. Recently had my braces removed and they look amazing. Thank you so much for giving me a nice smile
Highly recommended!
I’m happy to be referred to PacificWest Dental for my son’s orthodontics. Dr. Wang is great and the staff is very helpful and friendly.
They made my time here memorable and exciting
I had a very group experience with these group of people.They made my time here memorable and exciting.thank again for giving me the opportunity to smile without feeling shy and awkward but proud and happy.
Great place to get your teeth fixed
This orthodontist’s office is a great place to get your teeth fixed. They are knowledgeable people with welcoming attitudes. They greet me like friends even after not seeing me for 6 month periods.
Very nice and helpful staff
Dr Cheng took time to explain to us every step of the orthodontic process and is very gentle with kids. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for an expert work.
Great office and friendly helpful staff.
I’ve been coming here for 2 years and no complaints at all.
Very professional
The dentist (Dr. Wang) and staff are very professional, friendly and helpful. Will update the review again once I have my ortho fully completed.
Excellent service!
My Cousin recommended Dr. Wang to have my teeth straightened. My braces just came off Today and my teeth look great! I am very happy with the outcome of my braces treatment. Excellent service! Super efficient and friendly staff.I recommend Pacific West Dental Group with my whole heart.
Getting my braces on and off was a positive experience!
The staff is very nice and helpful and listened to what I wanted for my smile
Absolutely wonderful staff
They are always willing to help and answer any questions. Very kind and caring.I love how my teeth turned out