{"id":32925,"date":"2022-02-14T13:50:40","date_gmt":"2022-02-14T13:50:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hardydentalgroup.com\/?page_id=32925"},"modified":"2022-03-23T13:58:08","modified_gmt":"2022-03-23T13:58:08","slug":"overbite-how-to-correct-it-and-why-it-happens","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hardydentalgroup.com\/patient-education\/overbite-how-to-correct-it-and-why-it-happens","title":{"rendered":"Overbite"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t\t

\n\t\t\tYour Guide to an Overbite malocclusion or Buck Teeth\n\t\t<\/h1>\n\t

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Many individuals choose to live with an overbite rather than fix it. Freddie Mercury, the late rock hero, for example, chose to preserve and appreciate his significant overbite. Others treat this problem merely to enhance occlusion (dentistry), which improves their aesthetic appearance. Others, however, may need treatment to prevent problems such as jaw disorders and tooth and gum damage.<\/p>\n

What is an Overbite?<\/a> | What Causes an Overbite?<\/a> | Types of Overbite<\/a> | What issues does Buck teeth cause?<\/a> | Fixing Buck Teeth<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t

\n\t\t\tWhat is an Overbite?\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t

An overbite, often known as buck teeth, occurs when the upper teeth protrude too far beyond the lower teeth. Most individuals have a little overbite, which isn’t obvious and has no impact on their biting or dental health.When the disease becomes sufficiently severe, it may result in irreversible tooth damage and temporomandibular joint dysfunction. Severe buck teeth may also significantly change face shape, leading to psychological difficulties and poor self-esteem. Our dentist at Hardy Orthodontics can permanently straightened<\/a> your teeth and eliminate your overbite<\/p>\t\t\n\t