Reverse Sissor Bite??? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

MinMuf1 · 03-22-2008, 09:24 PM

I was wondering if any one had ever heard of a "reverse" scissor bite? I have looked high and low and can't seem to find a description or a picture. Any one familiar with what is meant by this???

Little Bit · 03-22-2008, 09:34 PM

Do you mean an underbite?? This is when the top teeth go behind the bottom teeth.

MinMuf1 · 03-22-2008, 09:36 PM

That's what I was thinking. But, figured I'd get some confirmations on it.

katrn · 03-22-2008, 09:36 PM

Or maybe when the top palet is wider than the lower and the molars don't match?? not sure

Little Bit · 03-22-2008, 09:40 PM

Here is a picture: Ortho_--_Underbite.jpg

I got it from this website: http://www.dentalvet.com/patients/or...thodontics.htm

MinMuf1 · 03-22-2008, 09:40 PM

Boy, now I'm really confused and need some clarity on this...

EmrldShdwQueen · 03-22-2008, 09:40 PM

A reverse scissor bite is just when the bottom teeth protrude in front of the top teeth (basically, yes, an underbite). It's acceptable in breeds like the Lhasa, but not acceptable for Yorkies.

MinMuf1 · 03-22-2008, 09:46 PM

Thanks Little Bit! That really helps clarify things for me...

Little Bit · 03-22-2008, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MinMuf1

Thanks Little Bit! That really helps clarify things for me...

You're Welcome!

katrn · 03-22-2008, 09:48 PM

boy was I wrong. Sorry, thats what I get for guessing, didn't mean to confuse you.

Woogie Man · 03-22-2008, 11:53 PM

Not sure why you're asking, but if you're wondering if it's considered a flaw in a Yorkie, here is what the AKC breed standard says about bite: Head
Small and rather flat on top, the skull not too prominent or round, the muzzle not too long, with the bite neither undershot nor overshot and teeth sound. Either scissors bite or level bite is acceptable.

YorkieRose · 03-23-2008, 07:25 AM

Bites are a recessive gene...that is why two parents with good bites can produce a puppy with a bad bite. If one parent carries the gene you will not get a bad bite, both must carry the gene...

MyFairLacy · 03-23-2008, 01:19 PM

Rylie has a reverse scissor bite (or small underbite). Looks just like that picture above.

03-22-2008, 09:24 PM	#1
MinMuf1 Peanut Gallery Mom Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 968	Reverse Sissor Bite??? I was wondering if any one had ever heard of a "reverse" scissor bite? I have looked high and low and can't seem to find a description or a picture. Any one familiar with what is meant by this??? __________________ Proud Mom to Muffin Cupcake Ginger and Skittles

03-22-2008, 09:34 PM	#2
Little Bit Tiny Dog Big Heart Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 4,985	Do you mean an underbite?? This is when the top teeth go behind the bottom teeth. __________________ *Blue Sky Yorkies* "Lots of Love in a Little Package" Click Here for Washable Potty Pads and Belly Bands

03-22-2008, 09:36 PM	#3
MinMuf1 Peanut Gallery Mom Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 968	That's what I was thinking. But, figured I'd get some confirmations on it. __________________ Proud Mom to Muffin Cupcake Ginger and Skittles

03-22-2008, 09:36 PM	#4
katrn Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Elk City, Ok Posts: 384	Or maybe when the top palet is wider than the lower and the molars don't match?? not sure __________________ Kathi, mom to Cricket, Wiley and Pepper. My goal in life is to be the kind of person my dogs think I am! www.okyorkierescue.org

03-22-2008, 09:40 PM	#5
Little Bit Tiny Dog Big Heart Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 4,985	Here is a picture: Ortho_--_Underbite.jpg I got it from this website: http://www.dentalvet.com/patients/or...thodontics.htm __________________ *Blue Sky Yorkies* "Lots of Love in a Little Package" Click Here for Washable Potty Pads and Belly Bands

03-22-2008, 09:40 PM	#7
EmrldShdwQueen Slave to my Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Clemmons, NC Posts: 3,730	A reverse scissor bite is just when the bottom teeth protrude in front of the top teeth (basically, yes, an underbite). It's acceptable in breeds like the Lhasa, but not acceptable for Yorkies. __________________ *Nicki and all her babies http://www.madalooyorkies.com*

03-22-2008, 09:46 PM	#8
MinMuf1 Peanut Gallery Mom Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 968	Thanks Little Bit! That really helps clarify things for me... __________________ Proud Mom to Muffin Cupcake Ginger and Skittles

03-22-2008, 09:48 PM	#10
katrn Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Elk City, Ok Posts: 384	boy was I wrong. Sorry, thats what I get for guessing, didn't mean to confuse you. __________________ Kathi, mom to Cricket, Wiley and Pepper. My goal in life is to be the kind of person my dogs think I am! www.okyorkierescue.org

03-22-2008, 11:53 PM	#11
Woogie Man YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mississippi Posts: 559	Not sure why you're asking, but if you're wondering if it's considered a flaw in a Yorkie, here is what the AKC breed standard says about bite: Head Small and rather flat on top, the skull not too prominent or round, the muzzle not too long, with the bite neither undershot nor overshot and teeth sound. Either scissors bite or level bite is acceptable.

03-23-2008, 07:25 AM	#12
YorkieRose YT 4000 Club Member Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 7,207	bites Bites are a recessive gene...that is why two parents with good bites can produce a puppy with a bad bite. If one parent carries the gene you will not get a bad bite, both must carry the gene... __________________ Pat, Kate, Becca and Pinkkee Prim

03-23-2008, 01:19 PM	#13
MyFairLacy Donating YT 8000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 9,491	Rylie has a reverse scissor bite (or small underbite). Looks just like that picture above. __________________ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs. Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue.