Is an Edge to Edge Bite Bad

Upper and lower teeth meet edge to edge, causing significant trauma due to excessive force on the teeth. Patients will often crack their teeth or require root canal treatment. There will be excessive wear and tooth sensitivity.

What is a edge to edge bite?

What is an edge-to-edge bite? If your front teeth bite together exactly on their edges, then you have an edge-to-edge bite. Ideally, your front teeth should close down over the front of your lower front teeth.

What is considered a bad overbite?

Any overbite over 3-4 mm is considered excessive and should be corrected, to prevent the associated problems, including pain, trouble biting or chewing, or lasting tooth or gum damage.