Overbite Correction
Correcting an overbite can improve your smile, comfort, and oral health. Proper alignment reduces jaw strain, protects teeth from uneven wear, and makes cleaning easier. With modern treatments, achieving a balanced bite is comfortable, effective, and tailored to your needs.
Overbite Correction
in Needville, TX
Overbite correction is the treatment of a condition in which the upper front teeth significantly overlap the lower teeth. While mild overbites are common, more pronounced cases can affect comfort, appearance, and oral health. Treatment may involve braces, clear aligners, or, in some cases, specialized appliances to guide teeth gently and the jaw into better alignment over time. Correcting an overbite can improve your bite, reduce tooth wear, ease jaw strain, and enhance your smile.
A dental professional will evaluate your needs and create a personalized plan, supporting you through each step with care and clear communication so you feel confident and comfortable.
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What causes an overbite?
An overbite happens when the upper front teeth overlap the lower teeth more than normal. It can develop from genetics, differences in jaw growth, thumb-sucking or pacifier use in childhood, prolonged bottle feeding, or habits like nail biting and tongue thrusting. Missing teeth and misaligned bites can also contribute over time. The good news is that dentists can evaluate the cause and recommend comfortable, effective treatment options tailored to you.
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What are the treatments for an overbite?
Overbite repair differs between children and adults. If an overbite is discovered during childhood, treatment may include:
- Growth modification devices, or palate expanders, are used to reposition the jaw during growth spurts
- Braces are used to gradually shift all of the teeth into proper alignment
- Removal of baby or permanent teeth to create space for adult teeth
- Retainers are used after braces to keep the teeth in place
In adults, treatment may include:
- Clear braces are used to reposition just the teeth impacted by an overbite
- Jaw alignment surgery
- Teeth extraction to make way for the remaining teeth
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Are deep bites and overbites the same?
A deep bite is a malocclusion in which the upper front teeth excessively overlap the bottom front teeth when the back teeth are closed. This is also called an overbite or closed bite.
When the lower jaw is shorter than the upper jaw, the upper teeth are further “forward,” and the lower teeth keep growing until they hit the back of the upper teeth (the cingulate) or the roof of the mouth. Also, as the lower front teeth grow up under the upper front teeth, they often get pushed together, which can cause crowding and alignment problems.
Another thing that can cause a deep bite is the loss of a lower tooth. This makes the lower jaw look like it is shorter than usual. Lastly, the bite can get deeper if the muscles used to bite are very strong. This is common in people who clench or grind their teeth.
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