Overbite vs. Overjet, What's The Difference | Dr. Nathan | Orthodontist

We have a ton of patients who come into Thrive Dental offices want to fix their overbite. I love talking about this subject because it is ubiquitous, but there are many misconceptions when it comes to overbites. Let me explain what an overbite vs. overjet is and how we can fix it.

WHAT IS AN OVERBITE?
An overbite is when your top teeth overlap your bottom teeth too much. An overbite is not a bad thing. If you do not have an overbite, you have a bad bite. You might be thinking, “Ok, Dr. Nate has lost his mind!” but it’s true. Everyone with a great smile that you see on TV has an overbite. You want your top teeth to overlap your bottom teeth a little.

WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN OVERBITE AND AND OVERJET?
An overbite is when your top teeth overlap your bottom teeth too much, but an overjet is when your top teeth stick out too much. It’s hard to explain without visual, but an overbite is a vertical issue, and an overjet is a horizontal issue.

Many people complain about an overbite when they do not like their overjet. I like to take the time to make sure I'm on the same page with the patients because all the jargon can take away from what result I want to give the patient.

To learn more check out our blog:
https://allen.thrivedentist.com/what-is-an-overbite-and-overjet-in-allen-texas

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