I have a bad overbite will I need to get braces in order to correct the overbite? I have an overbite and my smile is a bit asymmetrical. My jaw and chin lean to one side bc of my bite. Would braces align and fix all of this? What to do if I have braces at the mome...
Headgear is another appliance used to straighten teeth without braces. Protruding upper teeth in children may mean an excessive overbite, which can be corrected with headgear. The appliance places pressure against the child's upper teeth and jaw, which moves both the jaw and teeth into positio...
Rubber bands are often recommended to help correct a misalignment between teeth. The braces themselves will help straighten teeth, but if you have a misalignment (such as an overbite or underbite), your orthodontist may recommend that you wear special orthodontic rubber bands. The bands are worn...
If your top teeth stick out further than your bottom teeth, you might have an overbite. While some protrusion is natural, a severe overbite can cause health issues down the line, like the inability to chew or speech impediments. We've...