Can adult overbite be corrected

The formation of overbite is related to many factors, mainly due to improper feeding methods, and it is also hereditary. That is to say, once you have an overbite, it is basically there since childhood. This deformed tooth not only affects oral health, but also looks very ugly. If you want to correct it after adulthood, you don’t know what the effect will be. So, can overbite in adults be corrected? How to correct it?

Ordinary orthodontics: This is the "iron teeth and steel teeth" correction method we usually see. The correction device is bonded to the teeth with adhesives. Patients cannot take it off or put it on by themselves. It can only be installed and removed and adjusted by the orthodontist. You need to go for a follow-up visit every month, and the doctor will gradually increase the force to move the teeth to the ideal designed state, and the orthodontic work is basically completed. After removing the braces, you will need to wear a retainer for a period of time to consolidate the orthodontic results and prevent recurrence.

Invisible braces: Invisible braces get rid of traditional braces and wires. They are made of polymer materials and are transparent and invisible. It will not affect work and social life.

Surgical correction: Some overbite and malocclusion cannot be solved by simple orthodontic treatment. Some corresponding surgical operations must be performed in conjunction with ordinary orthodontic treatment to achieve satisfactory orthodontic results. Therefore, surgical orthodontics is also called surgical orthodontics.

What is an overbite?

Under normal circumstances, when the upper and lower teeth bite, the upper front teeth should bite the outside of the lower front teeth. If the opposite is true, that is, the lower front teeth bite the outside of the upper front teeth, the lower jaw protrudes forward. This is medically called "anterior crossbite", commonly known as "underbite", also called "underbite".

The development of a baby's teeth not only affects his chewing and digestive functions, but also affects his facial appearance. "Overbite" not only affects the child's tooth development, but also affects the entire oral cavity and may even cause changes in the facial appearance, so mothers should pay more attention to this.

The dangers of underbite

1. Affect chewing function and oral health

The upper and lower front teeth of most patients with overbite cannot bite against each other and cannot perform the cutting function. The main symptom is that the eating time is longer than normal people. When some teeth are overbite, the cross-bite and disorder of the front teeth will also hinder the normal functional activities, and may cause abnormal wear of the teeth over time. People with overbite are also susceptible to temporomandibular joint diseases.

2. Hinder the development of the jaw and affect the appearance

It manifests as insufficient development of the middle part of the face. When viewed from the side, the face is crescent-shaped, like the face of an old lady whose teeth have all fallen out. It seriously affects the patient's appearance, and some people even suffer psychological disorders as a result.