An overbite occurs when the patient's upper jaw is incorrectly aligned with the lower teeth. This forces the upper front teeth to overlap the lower front teeth. Therefore, there are severe and minor cases of overbites. Treatment methods and times depend on the severity of the case. Fixing an overbite is essential as it can cause bite, speech problems, and impact face structure. Overbite braces are a solution for the overbite problems.
What is An Overbite?
When upper teeth protrude significantly past lower teeth, it's common to refer to this condition as "overbite." Another informal phrase for this alignment error is "buck teeth."
On the other hand, orthodontists refer to the overlap of lower and upper teeth as an overbite. The degree to which the upper teeth extend past the lower teeth determines the next classification for the overbite: normal to severe. To get a better overview of the treatment, see the braces before and after overbite images. Ask your orthodontist to show some before-and-after results to get some relief.
Why do Overbites Occur?
Hereditary factors, such as the structure of your jaw, can result in overbites. Additional factors may be teeth crowding or lower jaw tooth loss. Early-life habits that develop while the jaw is still developing may also result in overbites. Here are a few habits that can cause an overbite:
- Thumb sucking habit
- Use of pacifier use
- Tongue thrusting
- nail biting
- Chewing on objects, such as pencils
- Mouth breathing
How do braces fix an overbite?
Overbite braces are an effective method for correcting overbites. During your first consultation with your orthodontist, your dentist will take X-rays to determine what type of overbite you have. After we ascertain the most effective braces treatment, we will install them. Braces work with brackets that are connected to your teeth and to an archwire with small elastic bands. They are a tried-and-tested way to correct an overbite comfortably and efficiently. To make the journey more comfortable, you can opt for different color braces to make your braces journey colorful and fun.
In certain cases, your orthodontist may suggest jaw surgery if the overbite is severe. Not having enough room in the jaw to accommodate all teeth can result in overcrowding and misalignment of the jaw, causing an overbite. In this case, it is essential to extract teeth to provide room in the mouth for the remaining teeth to erupt into the correct positions. Braces are frequently used as a treatment plan following any of these surgical procedures.
Schedule a Consultation With Your Orthodontist
You should know that the earlier orthodontic treatment starts for an overbite, the better for your oral health. However, if the overbite is more severe, it may be time to treat it. In many cases, when the overbite is severe, especially in adults, surgery may be needed, but in children and some teens, it can be treated with the help of braces. Children benefit from a growing jaw that helps the braces move the teeth in the right place, and surgery is less likely to be done. Talk to your orthodontist for more details about overbite. Learn about the metal braces cost and treatment time that may be included while getting overbite braces.
