Why treat open bite?The side effects of an open bite range from aesthetic concerns to fractured teeth:* Aesthetics. A person with an open bite may be unhappy with the appearance of their teeth because they look like they’re sticking out.* Speech. An open bite can interfere with speech and pronunciation. For example, many people with open bite develop a lisp.* Eating. An open bite can prevent you from properly biting and chewing food.* Tooth wear. As the back teeth are coming together more often,