[BRACES EXPLAINED] Overbite vs Overjet

Braces Explained: Overbite vs Overjet
In this video I will be answering the question of “what is the difference between overbite and overjet?”
I’ve noticed a lot of people usually misterm “overjet” as “overbite” and that was my motivation for creating this video! So let’s begin with overbite. Overbite is the amount your upper teeth overlap your lower teeth. If you have a big overbite that means that your upper teeth cover most of your lower teeth and you can’t see them. This is referred to as a “deep bite.” Sometimes you may have such a big deep bite that your lower teeth actually bite against your palate! The opposite of a big overbite is no overbite, or a reverse overbite, which is also called an open bite. This is when your upper and lower front teeth don’t touch!
So if that’s overbite, what’s overjet? Overjet is the amount of horizontal distance from your upper and lower teeth. If your upper teeth are way ahead of your lower teeth, that means you have an large overjet. This is what people often mistakenly call an overbite. If you have an underbite or, in other words, your upper front teeth are behind your lower front teeth, that is a “reverse overjet”.
Some overjet and overbite are normal are somewhere between 1-3mm but if you have too much, or not enough of either, it could result in unfavorable wear of your teeth, poor function, and jaw joint problems, to name a few.
As always, if you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact me via the comments below!
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Greg Asatrian, D.D.S., M.S.
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This video may contain orthodontic appliances, devices and/or procedural content. The content seen in this video is provided only for education purposes and is not intended to be a substitute for professional dental advice, diagnosis, or treatment. For personalized advice, please be sure to visit a professional orthodontist near you!

[@annavarghese9061]

When y'all so blessed you got both of em. Hallelujah.

[@DrGregAsatrian]

lol

[@Suveramort]

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[@Isa-cr7fd]

I’m sure my orthodontist will love that I have both 🤑🤑🤑🤑

[@toruoikawa1153]

Omg, u sound just like my best friend🙄

[@lolplayer4156]

love that for us and braces are expensive too so like -

[@hkluv333]

So informative 😁 My whole life I thought I had an "overbite" I heard my ortho say overjet, to the assistant, at my first appointment but he never explained much of anything. At least I know now from these videos. 👍

[@DrGregAsatrian]

That's so great! I'm glad that these videos are helping you out some =] Always love hearing stories like this!

[@sashabrande839]

Same! I thought I had an overbite the whole time

[@ameliaxgarland]

When the doctors are just talking and your like Nsnjsdhwjb

[@techwings001]

Same

[@JustoDen]

Hi doc what is big bite means... is it also overbite or overjet?

[@mpc2005]

I'm just now realizing how bad my teeth are😭

[@Mew_York_Kitty]

Yes, you're just purely Disgusting. 💩🖕🏼🍼

[@Cynthiagirouard]

@@Mew_York_Kitty ?

[@Mew_York_Kitty]

@@Cynthiagirouard based on her profile picture lol. 😂🙏💔

[@Cynthiagirouard]

@@Mew_York_Kitty oh I don't watch Rick and morty but I thought you were saying their teeth are disgusting 😂 I was like HUH?

[@dunstanchecksin6005]

@@Cynthiagirouard huh?

[@adbros2866]

I got my braces yesterday... It's not as bad as people say, the pain is just annoying 😂

[@DrGregAsatrian]

That's awesome! You've got to keep us up to date on your progress on here and on our forum, myortholife.com!

[@hasanmallick5450]

Sir can u give me ur contact no. pls.

[@taichikamiya4883]

You just haven’t gotten to the good part 😏

[@marnie9452]

Getting them in 2 weeks woot woot.

[@someonesomewhere2023]

The pain didn't hit me until the third day. Then the third thickest wire. And now that I have rubberbands...

[@magadil9257]

My whole life I didn’t realize I had a deep over bite. I didn’t really even notice I couldn’t see my bottom teeth when I smiled.

[@Butterflylion1]

janae donn same here

[@hannahrose9525]

Same, finally talking to a dentist about it

[@maxb2405]

Dem eyebrows

[@jenGeeJushawshee]

On Fleek!

[@foxx_4117]

Wow

[@Seriously4991]

Thick eyebrows are always greaaat

[@shinyangel5671]

Stop being mean bitch

[@ashhh_okumura]

Max B lmao

[@raytherat7857]

This was very interesting I learned that I have an overbite AND an over jet 🤔

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Well everyone has some overbite and overjet, ideally =] but just a little bit of both

[@Omequa1]

Dr. Greg you da man! Broke it down to the lowest denominator! I just got braces to correct an overbite. Got 2 years to go!

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Woohoo! So glad that I was able to help out =] Exciting stuff, welcome aboard!

[@cavediver7897]

Sister I have an overjet too. My upper tooth are more into the front, what can I expect about this process and I would like to hear from the doctor too. Thanks

[@cavediver7897]

@@Omequa1 Very interesting to hear that. I am very happy to hear that reply. Thank you very much my dear 👉

[@Horacioalmazan0981]

:( my two front teeth are almost looking like they are being pushed forward and my two teeth next to them are pushed back. And I get my braces in 2 days 😓

[@cavediver7897]

@@Horacioalmazan0981 Nice. I will get in 20 August and I hate having this front teeth forward

[@rominaa7901]

all these classes of cff/fixed/removable/dental anatomy and you're the first person who could explain it to where it made sense. Thank you :)

[@patriciabeasley7377]

I'm training to become an Orthodontic assistant in the state of MD and your videos have explained so much to me over the past 2 months. Thanks so much. Keep them coming.💗

[@frankokg1122]

Got my braces 2 months ago I'm amazed of how much my teeth have changed in such a little time 😁

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Isn't it awesome!?

[@frankokg1122]

@@DrGregAsatrian it really is amazing i am hoping to get my teeth straightened..... the only negative thing is that im paying 3800 for my braces 😢

[@jxshuabcmsp4695]

FRANKO GAMING I got mine for free my teeth have changed so much !

[@Istatymas]

@@jxshuabcmsp4695 how you got them free?

[@dannarasoul2671]

You have to dance 💃

[@rreadotcom1]

I have a deep overbite

[@madmax1528]

I do to

[@adriannateschler4194]

I have a very deep overbite. 90% overbite to be exact😂 you cant even see my 4 front bottom teeth

[@ooooooooooooohio7141]

Adrianna Teschler same

[@tbslkatie]

Adrianna Teschler same

[@salaheddine332]

@@adriannateschler4194 same

[@begummm11]

Watching this made me realize that i have an overbite. Thank you for the video

[@wildtrickster4135]

Right on point and covered everything! LOVED it

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@oswintardis]

I have an open bite and a big overjet. I'm getting it fixed soon. Great video!!!

[@DrGregAsatrian]

That's great! Thank you =]

[@courtneyfindlay3849]

I have both😭 just got my braces on in February though can’t wait to see the difference!

[@aac2289]

Is there a difference now

[@courtneyfindlay3849]

@Arianna Lana yes! I’m already so much more confident in my smile :) they’re definitely worth the pain

[@courtneyfindlay3849]

@@aac2289 yes! I already love my smile and I’m not even done with treatment

[@aac2289]

@@courtneyfindlay3849 hi! before you got your braces did you have to make appointment and how long does it take before getting braces ?

[@courtneyfindlay3849]

@@aac2289 yes before you get them put on your first ortho appt will be to assess your teeth and discuss your options. In my case my teeth were so bad that Invisalign wasn’t an option and I had to get the metal braces. But some people can get away with using Invisalign. At the first appt they’ll set ur your bonding day, which is the day you get your braces put on. I only had to wait about a month to get mine put on

[@neishlytorres7204]

This explained so much doc!! Thanks!! Great video!! You inspire me to persude my dream as an orthodontist!!😘

[@Zahlit20]

I've been having braces for a year and 3 months now 😩 Probably gonna wear it for 3 years because I havent been wearing my elastics, I have an overbite too 💙 I love these videos !!!!

[@frostbite469]

Wear your elastics all the time except when your eating of course it will really help speed up the process 😘

[@Zahlit20]

sarah star I know 😣 my mom is the one not taking me to the dentist when i run out of elastics, i asked for 2 packs my last appointment , Hopefully it will turn out great 🌸

[@six6nix587]

Make sure your asking for extra packs. Elastics are SOOOO important

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Great job everyone. This is the type of support I was hoping to see on my channel. Belieber, make sure you wear them! Check out my video on elastics too if you want to know WHY we ask you to wear the elastics. Great seeing you all checking in!

[@missmaomi28]

My daughter had an ortho consult and they told us she has an OVERJET.. will be getting fitted for her top braces soon!

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Exciting stuff! Be sure to check in along the process! =]

[@caitlinnewman5547]

I enjoy watching your informational videos. I currently have braces and I'm 26.

[@DrGregAsatrian]

That's awesome! I hope to keep bringing new content your way !

[@hydrogf]

I have an over jet, , im getting braces in 2 days so yeah!! im really excited. I also have to get these metal mouth things later on to make my jaw go forward because its too small

[@jerrym7752]

maidpup i’m hopefully getting mine in june, and i have the same situation as u. how are ur teeth doing now??

[@captainofsquad1135]

Progress?

[@kusuosaiki5196]

I thought I had an “overbite” but I found out I have and over jet

[@noemierara3192]

*I had a overjet and it was painful when I had my braces lol*

[@SiNoWBeAt]

Been waiting for an explanation of the two, thank you Dr.Greg!

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Woo! So glad that I was able to provide you with an explanation! Hope it helped =]

[@ObjectManiacJennifer27]

I have a small overjet (about a quarter of an inch forward) and quite a big overbite.

[@tamaropher9853]

Dr. Greg, thanks for your clear explanatory videos! They're a great help to me as a concerned mother to an orthodontic patient, especially since our doctor seems to think that I wouldn't understand his answers to my questions, so he doesn't really bother with the details... Could you please explain how braces are used to correct a deep bite with no overjet?

[@lucytaylor4853]

Another awesome video! Can you consider making one about the different orthodontist treatments to fix an over-jet? as well as extraction vs none extraction and how extractions could change the facial profile?

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Thank you so much! Lots and lots of questions in there haha but I do plan on addressing those comments on future videos!

[@OFFICIALMOKYDJ]

Love your videos, really helping understand my braces :) Can you explain a cross bite and the alignment stages? Thanks in Advance! keep up the good videos!

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Thank you so much! I have a video explaining expanders if you have a cross bite of your back teeth. Check it out!

[@OFFICIALMOKYDJ]

Thank you! I Appreciate this :)

[@noornusairat]

veryyyy helpful , thank you!!!

[@MynX797]

Bro my front teeth cover my bottom teeth to the point where you cant even see rm 😭😭😭

[@Yella1697]

I have both 😔 I’m getting my braces soon. I get my bands put on Monday so I’m pretty excited! It sucks that I had to wait almost 22 years for braces, but I’m just blessed to finally have the opportunity to do so! Hopefully I can gain some self confidence ❤️

[@DrGregAsatrian]

That's so awesome! I'm glad that you're getting around to taking care of yourself. Congrats on beginning your braces journey & please dont be a stranger on this channel! - Happy Thanksgiving!

[@subhamp8964]

Hey bro how did it go? Did u got ur braces removed? Did u had a overbite or overjet? How long did it take to fix? Plz answer.....

[@ShafiraAuliaNisa12]

thank u so much! this really helped me understanding such complicated definitions of overbite and overjet!!

[@dumb-gay-teen]

My sister had a open bite, and I have a over-jet. My over-jet is not too bad, but bad enough to not be able to bite with the front teeth. It doesn’t help that I’m missing like 7 or 9 of my teeth most of which on the top Edit: My sister had braces twice because she wanted perfect teeth but she didn’t get them so she gave up because it hurt for her. She had a small mouth so the braces would cut up her cheeks. I never got braces but I know I need them if I want to be able to bite with my front teeth

[@ksupreme8102]

My dentist gave me an overjet on the left side of my mouth and he isn’t trying to fix it before he take off my braces idk what to do 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@tasnimmaria6266]

Same im actually so worried about my bite now. Ive had braces for 6 years so my dentist wanted to get them off asap. I took them off less than two weeks ago but my bite feels totally off. Ive tried mewing for several months but I'm probably not doing it right. I wish I knew exactly the cause of the missalignment.

[@im.satura]

You're the one paying for it. Tell him.

[@muffinmonster2634]

Tasnim Maria try to go for a 2nd round of braces

[@sohlitude]

This explained a lot, I have a large overjet and an open bite with a protruding jaw where it’s not even aligned and it’s more to the left side and my jaw clicks every time I open my mouth or even close it or even eat. I’ve got a dentist appointment in a few weeks, hopefully they can recommend braces for me and maybe surgery bc it’s literally ruining my life. thank you for the video!

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Of course! Best of luck to you!

[@yasminnader4537]

Notification Gang ❤ Very helpful video Thank you Dr Greg

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Whoop whoop! Hi Yasmin!

[@givemecloutplease3967]

I have an open bite haha but it’s dope seeing the progress of your teeth moving into place

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Isn't it awesome! Thanks for sharing with us what you have =]

[@laurenhall7095]

Thank you I didn't know what a over jet was

[@DrGregAsatrian]

That's so great that you know now, right?? =]

[@laurenhall7095]

Yep

[@myspace8399]

Please do a video on headgear and how it works on people with overbite and under bite. Great video btw.

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Thank you so much! Yes, I definitely plan on doing a video on headgear & reverse pull headgear soon =]

[@hajimewss]

Nice information! I knew what a overbite was, but never knew of a over jet! When I was little, my parents knew I had a overbite and told me if I couldn’t fix it, I would have to get surgery. I was scared to get surgery, so I forced my upper jaw (I’m not sure if it’s called that, but like the roof of the mouth) to align with my lower jaw. It was difficult, but I kept forcing myself, and it worked. Soon my teeth would stay on top, not behind or front, and than I would work to get a small over jet. I was glad I didn’t have to get surgery, and my parents were proud!

[@DrGregAsatrian]

that's great!

[@MariaTrotsky]

Your videos are the best! Thank you

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Aw thank you so much Maria - I really appreciate all your support !!

[@kaitiestrolla2523]

Can you have both an overbite and overjet??

[@ofunne892]

Yup

[@six6nix587]

Yes, I do.

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Everyone answered this for me, but yup!! =]

[@grey330]

Yeah?. And can you still get braces if you have a big overbite or overjet, sometimes I feel like they will have to break my jaw if I were to get braces

[@Aaaaaahdhdjjsjd]

I have both ;-;

[@missqueen1245]

Before braces I thought I had overjet but when I consult doctor.. Doctor said I have overbite and doctor recommended braces but now I was thinking what is the difference between overbite and overjet and found this video...this video was really useful for me and it's 3 rd month with braces🙂

[@havilahstar]

I used to have overbite since i grew up. So that’s why I need to get brace in 2017 and present in this year, it’s huge changed!😄😄😄

[@BeezyBub_]

I've always felt live ive had an overbite! Mines pretty deep too you can't see my bottom teeth when I close my mouth :)

[@merznicol9656]

I have braces now for about 4months due to overbite and overjet teeth at same time(upper).What is really the treatment for this? My teeth are not crowded. My dentist said that my 2 ( i think the canine or my 2 premolar tooth are needed to be extracted.and im afraid that in the future my teeth will be having spaces. Pls have an advise Thank you in advance

[@561REALTLK]

These eyebrows are pretty intelligent. The dentist is smart too I guess😁 In all serious thanks for the video. You actually answered a question about my smile I had been wondering about for a few weeks now.

[@iKETOURAGE]

This was unintentionally funny.

[@oxfordcommaisthegreatest]

welp, guess i have both.

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Most people do! =]

[@inang1968]

Oh my god... I have an overjet wow hahah. I always call it protruding.. Thanks I'm gonna get my braces in a few months! Im working to get it

[@Karabi2019]

How old are you?

[@quantryli]

Ever since I got my braces off I’ve been getting a openbite because of my retainer

[@yargxioo7724]

THANKS MAN I COULDNT DIFFERENTIATE WHAT I HAD FINALLY

[@rattateo]

I've had braces for ~1 yr, 3 mo. I'm almost ready for corrective jaw surgery for my underbite!! What do you think about making a video about correct jaw surgeries? It'd be fairly general, of course, since each case is a little different.

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Yeah definitely! =] Trying to get a surgeon on board to do a joint video!

[@wloxya7422]

I would want to know something about the screws you sometimes screw into your mouth. I am having that soon and I want to know what happens😉

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Definitely ! That video should be coming up soon so hang tight =]

[@gabianderson7900]

I have a really big overjet. My bottom teeth never touch my top. Also my gums are being pushed up by my bottom teeth, any tips to help me when I’m waiting to get braces in January? It does hurt sometimes. Great video

[@petithomme8041]

This is really really weird and awkward because I feel like braces or like a nerd thing but it’s OK because I ain’t scared of no bullies

[@jenniferalvarado9395]

Please do a video on headgear 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 thanks love your videos ☺️

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Absolutely! Thank you so much - i really appreciate your support!

[@h.wydler2878]

Hi Dr. Greg! I suscribed to your channel a few weeks ago, hoping you would post a video about this topic :) lucky me! So basically I got braces about 3-4 months ago, I‘ve only had it tightened twice by now. I have a slight over-jet, yet it is still noticeable for someone without much knowledge about teeth. My dentist said it would take about 9 to11 months to push my teeth in to where they should sit. Yet I feel like that is such a quick time to get such drastic results. I had normal braces as a kid but don’t remember how fast things really went. Do you know if that is a realistic time frame to do anything on anyone’s teeth? Do you have any experiences with over-jets? And is it easy to fix them? Thanks so much for your help! Having braces as an adult really sucks :(

[@DrGregAsatrian]

That's great! Glad that I was able to help answer your question! Its really hard / impossible for me to give you a time estimate because I really am unfamiliar with your case. If your ortho quoted you 9-11 mo, then I can imagine it being possible! Technology has advanced quite a bit and treatment times are becoming faster and faster. Unfortunately though, I can't give you many more answers than your doc!

[@migi1172]

I'm super excited to have braces to fix my overbite and crowded teeth! I'm subscribing you ❤

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Ah thank you so much! Hope to keep bringing great content to you!

[@sanskrutijambhulkar9667]

I was here for my dental exams ... Thanx a lot doctor 💝

[@cades.clips101]

After wearing braces for an overbite will my jaw look more forward

[@henryboakye6804]

Nope it will do the complete opposite lol

[@danielc1291]

It depends on the treatment

[@Desiraeamani]

I have a deep bite my top teeth go completely over my bottom teeth..My ortho said he wants to correct it with bands

[@fantasan8540]

I have a large overjet. Is it possible for braces to fix this even if I'm ending my teen years and never got braces before?

[@lenalee5516]

Sure yes, its never too late

[@mistythecat3050]

You may end up with jaw surgery as to correct it they tend to encourage the lower jaw to grow and if you have stopped growing then to correct it you will need jaw surgery

[@aac2289]

@@mistythecat3050 even in 20s?

[@missarylmae8014]

Next video about openbite please. 😃 Thanks!

[@DrGregAsatrian]

I have a few other videos lined up before that one!

[@namieluzon848]

i have both :o

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Most people have some overbite & overjet, which is ideal, but too much is not!

[@KeyboardWarrior3847]

so freddie mercury had an overjet?

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Loll yes, a huge overjet actually

[@Reckless004]

Found this video 3 years after it was posted and found out that despite my 3-4 years with braces I still have a severe base of both an Overbite and an Overjet... Mexican dental care does that to you

[@Rita-23]

GREAT info!!!! Thank you. Now I don't feel as bad about the overbite. 😂😂😂

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Aww thank you so much. You should never feel bad about your teeth!!

[@kyionnabtv2025]

I have to get a looped wire at my next appointment , can you explain to me what that is ? 👀

[@kirenpal1098]

Yeah Dr. Greg, please explain this

[@marymeh3480]

Hey there! I have the same question. I got loop 3 days ago and it is driving me crazy😣 I hope it'll be easier for you.

[@DrGregAsatrian]

By looped wire as you guys mean closing loops?? If so, I'm happy to make a video on those!

[@kyionnabtv2025]

Braces Explained yes , I got 2 teeth extracted & i have to get a looped wire .

[@Haynxs]

I have a large overjet how do I fix😂

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Visit your local orthodontist for a consultation! He/she should be able to provide you with some treatment options!

[@bubblyhenz]

Hi, even after having braces for 3 years..I still feel I hav over jet.How to fix it??Doc can you please suggest something for this

[@joshhampson9767]

Hey Dr Greg, love the videos!!! I am having lefort 1 advancement (with a bone graft) for an underbite next year. Would be great if you could do a specific video on how braces are used for or in conjunction with orthognathic surgery. Cheers Josh

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Absolutely! I want to do one on different jaw surgeries so hang tight for that!

[@talatijaz7572]

Great videos n great work Plz make some videos on ideal bracket positioning and archwire sequence and durations for each wire. Thank you

[@DrGregAsatrian]

I dont have a template for bracket positioning / AW sequence. It really is dependent on the patients smile arch and severity of L&A stages

[@stephenoclarke8703]

Great explanation Dr G.

[@karinabarbaud1546]

I learn so much form you! Thanks!♥️

[@riana4672]

I had both, my orthodontics gave me blocks for over jet and it really helped. Now I will be getting fixed braces for the deep over bite.

[@bensondeborah2154]

How much does it cost

[@cola109]

Your videos are perfect!

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Aww thats so sweeet ! Thank you so much =] I really appreciate it

[@whatsherfaceva1268]

I have an overjet and open bite and it’s so annoying (I got braces 6 weeks ago, so excited to get this fixed)

[@JAKELOVESJESUS]

I have a overjet, but my dentists didnt tell me I needed braces so I aint going to worrry about it.

[@juanjanuary6611]

i have an overjet on the left side of my mouth. due to that, my face looks uneven. and finally i got my braces yesterday. im hoping for a positive result🙏

[@redlips2563]

Thanks for this great video...doc!!!

[@DrGregAsatrian]

of course! Thanks for checking in again and watching! =]

[@sniperight]

I actually have a underbite and cross bite. I'm in the midst of trying to get it sorted as I just got my wisdom teeth pulled and waiting to see of my teeth are done moving so then I can move forward with braces. The plan is to have two years of braces, surgery after 1 year and the remaining year to hold them in place. I hope everything works out

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Exciting stuff! You got to keep us posted with your progress!

[@gaiustan2256]

Ik you might not see this but does a overbite or overjet cause lip incompetence or lip protrusion?

[@7h268]

Thank you so soooo much...this really helped me

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Ah so glad to be bale to help!

[@cherryrose6438]

Hi I have an about 6-7mm overjet and I'm not sure if I "medically" need braces. Cause I always hear a little klick in my jaw whenever I bite on my back teeth (doesn't really hurt), I have difficulties eating very hard foods like hard protein bars or sticky foods too (kinda of hurts), and I'm always being told my mouth looks funny. Does anyone know or it's medically necessary?

[@samanthamorton4977]

I have a hugeeeeeee overbite 😂 I found that out today I went to the orthodontics

[@mauralynmelca1972]

best explanation eveeer!!!!😘

[@AJopping]

my overbite is worse than what is in the video but not too much i have a messed up mouth i have a expander in now my teeth are crooked and they think i have a cross bite but your videos help me know why i need this dental work in my mouth thank you dr greg astrain

[@tinahsapphire7081]

Thank you so much, I use the term overbite wrongly

[@freeeire564]

Dis guy look like a character from wii

[@cocorobloxgaming1149]

Im ded😂😂

[@stephaniejansevanrensburg131]

But what if you have a combination of both?

[@lenalee5516]

My both upper and lower teeth are pushed forward, like its mainly an overbite but my lower teeth can touch them, so my lips are pushed forward as well and made my profile side look ridiculous, cant wait to get braces 😭

[@Vioxx]

my ortho said i have an overbite and an open bite. the left side of my mouth doesnt touch on the top and bottom but my right side does. i hope my 18 months will fix it

[@aditibhalerao519]

I have braces and i recently got forsus spring and i was curious to know about it and i watched your video it was very helpful!

[@tinapourshirazi2471]

I have a posterior open bite and a big overbite. Dr. Greg can you please explain what a posterior openbite is and can you also do a video explaining what a figure 8 rubber band is supposed to do? I know they are tighter but what’s the purpose of them?

[@cavediver7897]

Thank u very much. This was very informative.

[@blackburner5097]

I have an overbite and when I bite down I bite on my braces how can I fix that

[@kseexwheelz9071]

Hi I have an overbite,more of an overjet ...could it be aligned? Am I to get braces or invisalign ? How long will it take?

[@DrGregAsatrian]

These are all super touch questions to ask online without a formal examination. I'd advise for you to visit a local orthodontist for a consultation and see what he/she say!

[@Aaaaaahdhdjjsjd]

I have an overjet and an overbite.. i didn’t even know what an overjet was! 😂

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Haha well everyone has a bit of overjet and overbite!

[@kitfels2143]

I used to have a overjet of 12.5currently in treatment just now and it was down around 5 months ago to 8

[@DrGregAsatrian]

That's great! Keep it up =]

[@reesebeast6834]

How are you getting it treated? Braces?

[@rhicv4335]

wow thats amazing. I have overbite and overjet case which was 7cm before then it reduced to 2cm approximately but after a year of removing the braces wearing only retainer my upper teeth shifted again to 5cm overjet. i hope my ortho can understand my situation

[@emilyrose1950]

My friend is getting braces for a so called over bite but her teeth are super straight and she even has room for her wisdom teeth but I told her that I didn’t have any wisdom teeth and she argued with me saying that it isn’t possible that someone can’t have wisdom teeth and then she told me I didn’t need braces even though I had a under bite cross bite and over crowding but she think she knows it all and I actually studied stuff like that because I want to become a orthodontist when I’m finished with high school

[@DrGregAsatrian]

So stoked that you're interested in becoming an orthodontist !