“How are overbites treated?”
I've had an overbite since I was a child, and I was always told that I would grow into it. But now that I'm an adult, I want to have this fixed. How can I get this treated?
2 Answers
Make an appointment with an orthodontist to be evaluated as an overbite needs to be corrected or it only gets worse and involves shifting in the very portion of the mouth that is most visible and that is the front teeth
Overbites are difficult to treat. Orthodontia can usually move the teeth to create a better appearance. If you go this route, you want to be sure that after the teeth move, they function properly in addition to just looking better. Make sure the dentist/orthodontist understands occlusion. Then once the overbite is corrected, you will need to wear a retainer the rest of your life. Discuss this with the dentist/orthodontist.
