Open Bite Treatment NYC Patients Have Trusted Since 1974
An open bite means your upper and lower teeth don’t touch when your mouth closes — usually leaving a visible gap in front. It affects chewing, speech, and confidence. For expert open bite treatment, NYC families and adults have relied on Lemchen Salzer Orthodontics for over 50 years.
Using Invisalign® clear aligners and advanced braces, we fix open bite Manhattan patients often assumed would require jaw surgery — most don’t.
Closing the bite improves function, protects teeth from uneven wear, and completes your smile.
Understanding Open Bite Treatment: NYC’s Diagnostic-First Approach
An anterior open bite, the most common type, usually traces back to prolonged thumb-sucking, tongue posture, mouth breathing, or jaw growth patterns. That is why anterior open bite correction NYC patients receive here always starts by addressing the cause.
Because the front teeth never meet, back teeth absorb all the bite force — leading to wear, discomfort, and difficulty biting into food.
Our doctors use 3D imaging to identify the cause first, since the right open bite treatment NYC specialists recommend depends entirely on whether the issue is dental, skeletal, or habit-driven.
Key Benefits:
- Improved Bite Function: Allow upper and lower teeth to meet properly
- Better Chewing Efficiency: Balanced bite improves chewing comfort
- Improved Smile Appearance: Close gaps and align teeth more naturally
- Reduced Tooth Wear: Balanced bite prevents excessive pressure on teeth
- Long-Term Oral Health: Proper alignment supports healthy jaw and dental function
Ways to Fix Open Bite: Manhattan Treatment Options
Every open bite treatment NYC patients receive here begins with cause-based diagnosis — then the simplest effective solution.
STEP 1
Orthodontic Consultation
Our orthodontists examine tooth alignment, bite position, and jaw relationships to understand the cause of the open bite.
STEP 2
Digital Imaging and Diagnosis
Advanced imaging reveals your bite mechanics, so your open bite treatment NYC plan targets the cause — not just the gap.
STEP 3
Orthodontic Treatment
Treatment may involve Invisalign aligners or braces to gradually correct bite alignment.
STEP 4
Retention and Long-Term Stability
After treatment, retainers help maintain alignment and protect your orthodontic results.
Improved Bite Alignment
Orthodontic treatment helps upper and lower teeth meet properly.
Better Chewing Function
A corrected bite allows food to be chewed more efficiently.
Improved Smile Appearance
Closing gaps between teeth creates a more balanced smile.
Long-Term Dental Stability
Proper bite alignment helps prevent uneven wear and stress on teeth.
Why Choose Lemchen Salzer Orthodontics for Open Bite Treatment in NYC
Open bites are among orthodontics’ most technically demanding corrections — and among the most relapse-prone in inexperienced hands. Since 1974, Manhattan patients have trusted our doctors to fix open bite Manhattan dentists refer for specialist care.
We combine decades of expertise with advanced orthodontic technology to plan every case digitally and build in long-term stability from day one.
Key Differentiators:
- Experienced Orthodontists: Extensive expertise correcting bite alignment
- Advanced Orthodontic Technology: Digital treatment planning and modern orthodontic systems
- Personalized Treatment Plans: Designed around each patient’s bite structure
- Comprehensive Orthodontic Care: Treatment for children, teens, and adults
- Convenient Manhattan Location: Park Avenue orthodontic office serving patients across NYC
Dr. Marc Lemchen
Orthodontist in NYC with 50+ Years Experience
Dr. Jennifer Salzer
Board-Certified Orthodontist in NYC
Dr. Andrew Lemchen
Board-Certified Orthodontist in NYC
Dr. Bina Park
Experienced Orthodontist in NYC
Open Bite Treatment FAQs
Flexible Payment Plans
Monthly payment options help make orthodontic treatment accessible.
Benefit Solutions
Our team will work with patients to understand all available options including HSA to make the most the options available.
Transparent Treatment Planning
During your consultation we explain treatment timelines, costs, and payment options clearly.
Areas We Serve
Patients visit our Park Avenue office from neighborhoods across Manhattan, as well as Westchester and New Jersey. Find your community below, or see our New York City orthodontist office page for directions, hours, and parking.
Lemchen Salzer Orthodontics · 553 Park Ave (at East 62nd St), New York, NY 10065 · (212) 755-2333 · Mon–Fri 9 am–6 pm, Sat 8 am–1 pm