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Overbite: What is it and How to Correct It

premier • March 29, 2022

More than 70 percent of people have an overbite, according to American Dental Association. While for some, the overbite may be considerably small and it is easily noticeable, others have quite the distance overbite. This can cause lots of problems, both to your oral health and the appearance of your smile. Here is everything you need to know about overbites and how to correct them.

What Is an Overbite

Overbites occur when  upper front teeth extend beyond your bottom front teeth. This type of malocclusion has numerous causes and effects. Some of the causes may include non-nutritive sucking behaviors that occur after the age of three. You can prevent that by preventing children past the age of three from sucking their thumbs or using pacifiers.

Other causes may be genetic and hereditary. The shape of your jaw may lead to misalignment of your teeth, causing malocclusion.

Are There Symptoms?

You would know you have an overbite by the appearance of your teeth. Buck teeth are common for those with this type of malocclusion. Other symptoms may include pain in your jaw, difficulties with your speech, eating discomfort, and issues with opening or closing your mouth.

When your dentist first notices the overbite in a physical examination, they may need to further evaluate the severity of the overbite, the condition of your jaw, and the alignment of your teeth. An orthodontist may also be needed to help with the examination.

Treatment Options for Overbites

Treatment options vary between adults and children. For children, treatment options are numerous. One of them is removing baby teeth to allow for the growth of adult teeth. Children can also use palate expanders to help in repositioning the jaw. This option is usually used during growth spurts.

Additionally, for both adults and children, braces can be effective in aligning the teeth correctly, and retainers can help ensure they stay in position. Adults can also undergo a surgical procedure to correct the alignment of jaw or teeth removal procedure to allow the other teeth to grow correctly.

Conclusion

Although overbites are preventable, conditions such as bruxism or tongue thrusting may also result in an overbite. You can also use mouth guards and night guards to keep your teeth healthy. Contact us for more information today.

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