When Does an Overbite Need to Be Corrected?
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...
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.
When should you correct an overbite?
The Importance of Correcting an Overbite
If you have an overbite over four millimeters, you should get it fixed. Your lower teeth are not visible when you smile or talk. Many people find this unattractive, which can harm your personal and professional life. More significantly, an overbite can cause significant pain.
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Do overbites get worse with age?
Overbites can cause your jaw muscles to be strained resulting in pain. Speech Issues. Speech can be slurred and is especially a problem in older patients since an overbite usually gets worse with age.
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