Overbite
An overbite means the upper front teeth overlap the lower ones excessively. A little overlap is normal and healthy; a deep overbite wears the lower teeth, strains the jaw joints and can make the smile look 'closed down'.
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Depth matters more than looks.
A deep overbite loads the lower incisors against the upper palate, causing wear, notching and sometimes gum trauma behind the upper front teeth. Over years this can shorten the lower teeth noticeably.
Most overbites are skeletal in origin — the jaws themselves relate that way — so treatment either moves teeth to compensate or, in more severe cases, involves jaw surgery. We measure it properly before recommending anything.
Signs of a deep overbite.
The signs vary, but most people notice one or more of these:
- 01Lower front teeth barely visible when you bite
- 02Wear or notches on the lower incisors
- 03Indentations on the palate behind the upper teeth
- 04Jaw ache or clicking
- 05Difficulty biting into food cleanly
- 06Chin looking short or set back
Where it comes from.
The most common culprits:
Don't wait it out.
Speak to your our practice dentist if you're experiencing any of the following — book an appointment as soon as you can:
- —Your lower front teeth are visibly worn.
- —You get regular jaw ache or headaches.
- —You dislike how little of your lower teeth show.
- —You're considering veneers — bite comes first.
In discomfort right now?
Overbite itself is usually painless. Persistent jaw joint pain, locking or facial ache needs assessing so we treat the cause, not just the appearance.
A plan, not a quick fix.
We record your bite with photos, scans and X-rays, then discuss aligners or braces to level the bite, restorative options to rebuild worn teeth, or referral where jaw surgery would give the best result.
