overbites
Upper teeth overlap
An overbite is a dental condition where the upper front teeth extend too far forward over the lower teeth when the jaw is closed.
The term describes both the misalignment itself and its visible effect—upper teeth that protrude noticeably: She got braces to correct her overbite.
Mild overbites are common; severe cases may require orthodontic treatment.
Dental alignment devices
- retainerUpfront professional fee
- malocclusionImproper dental alignment
- orthodontistDental specialist for alignment
- correctionFixing of mistakes
headgear · overjet · alignment · expander · appliance · biteplate · occlusion · crowding
Part extending outward
teeth · palate · dental · upper teeth · lower jaw · front teeth · skeletal · profile
Improper positioning relative to reference
- asymmetryAbsence of balanced form
- crookedBent or dishonest
- irregularityDeparture from standard
- abnormalityDeviation from expected state
severity · mild · moderate · severe · hereditary · genetic · childhood · pacifier
braces
Dental alignment devices
- retainerUpfront professional fee
- malocclusionImproper dental alignment
- orthodontistDental specialist for alignment
correction · headgear · overjet · alignment · expander · appliance · biteplate · occlusion · crowding · adjustment
protrusion
Part extending outward
jaw · teeth · palate · dental · upper teeth · lower jaw · front teeth · skeletal · profile · chin
misalignment
Improper positioning relative to reference
- asymmetryAbsence of balanced form
- crookedBent or dishonest
- irregularityDeparture from standard
abnormality · severity · mild · moderate · severe · hereditary · genetic · childhood · pacifier · breathing