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A situation known as an overjet occurs when the top teeth stick out and overlap the lower teeth. Overjet impacts more than your esthetic. Additionally, you can find it challenging to eat, swallow, or bite. Even jaw discomfort could result from it. Additionally, you can experience speech issues or acquire a habit of biting your face or tongue.
Be aware that when you close your mouth, your upper front teeth—which are typically 2 millimeters (mm) apart—should lay slightly in front of your lower teeth. However, if you have an overjet, your upper front teeth might protrude more than 2 millimeters in front of your lower teeth.
What Causes an Overjet?
An overjet can be caused by a variety of factors; there is no one unique factor that causes this problem.
An overjet may occasionally run in families. Therefore, if your father or mother had one, you might as well. This could happen if your upper teeth protrude more than they should because of an undeveloped lower jawbone.
However, this isn’t just due to genetics. If you sucked your thumbs or fingers as a toddler, an overjet may also develop.
Overjets can also result from tongue thrusts and prolonged pacifier use.
What Causes an Overjet?
An overjet can be caused by a variety of factors; there is no one unique factor that causes this problem.
An overjet may occasionally run in families. Therefore, if your father or mother had one, you might as well. This could happen if your upper teeth protrude more than they should because of an undeveloped lower jawbone.
However, this isn’t just due to genetics. If you sucked your thumbs or fingers as a toddler, an overjet may also develop.
Overjets can also result from tongue thrusts and prolonged pacifier use.
Overjet Treatment Options at The Smile Station
The Smile Station offers orthodontic treatments that are known to fix an overjet issue seamlessly. One common method of correcting an overjet is using clear aligners, which use transparent plastic aligner trays to gradually straighten your teeth.
By visiting Dr. Surya Joseph at her orthodontic clinic you can smile confidently pretty quickly. Your teeth will gradually move into a new, better position as a result of wearing braces or clear aligners provided here. As a remedial measure, traditional metal braces may be administered, or clear aligners such as Spark may be the better option. Consult with her as soon as possible.