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Deep bite and overjet
Overbite Correction in Dubai
People say “overbite” for two different problems: upper front teeth that cover too much of the lower ones, and upper teeth that stick forward. A specialist orthodontist measures which you have, because each is corrected differently.
- Two specialist orthodontists
- Braces or Invisalign, with elastics
- Teeth and jaws measured first
Your first visit is an examination with a specialist orthodontist, who measures your bite before suggesting any appliance.
Deep bite or overjet?The measurement decides the treatment.
Quick answer
How is an overbite corrected?
An overbite is corrected by moving the teeth so the upper front teeth overlap the lower ones by a normal amount, both vertically and horizontally. A deep bite is usually levelled with fixed braces or Invisalign; upper teeth that stick forward (overjet) are moved back, often with elastics and sometimes after making space. At Creative Arts in Dubai, specialist orthodontists measure both first, and jaw surgery is discussed only when the jaws themselves are the main cause.
27 yearsIn-house dental laboratory in the same building
Written planItemised treatment plan before you commit
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Jumeirah 3614 Jumeira St, Umm Suqeim 1, Dubai
Diagnosis
Deep bite or overjet: which kind of overbite do you have?
A little overlap is normal in both directions. An overbite becomes a problem when one of them is excessive, and many people have both.
| Deep bite (vertical overlap) | Overjet (teeth sticking forward) | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | The upper front teeth cover too much of the lower front teeth when you bite | The upper front teeth sit too far in front of the lower ones, often called protruding or “buck” teeth |
| What you may notice | Lower front teeth almost hidden when you bite; in severe cases they touch the gum behind the upper teeth | Teeth that stick out, lips that strain to close over them, a visible step between upper and lower teeth from the side |
| Common causes | Lower front teeth that have over-erupted, short or worn back teeth, the jaw growth pattern, or lost back teeth letting the bite close | Upper teeth fanned forward by spacing or a sucking habit, a lower jaw that is small or set back, or both |
| Why it matters | Gum injury behind the upper teeth, wear on the lower front teeth, chipped fillings, crowns or veneers | Front teeth more easily injured in a fall, lip strain and, for many people, the appearance |
| Usual correction | Levelling the bite with braces or aligners so the front teeth overlap less | Moving the upper teeth back, and sometimes the lower teeth forward, with braces or aligners and elastics |
Overjet is also explained as a condition on protruding teeth, and bite problems compares all four bite types.
At a glance
Overbite correction at Creative Arts in brief
- Who treats you
- Specialist orthodontists Dr. Muhannad Kazzaz and Dr. Valeriia Kozachenko
- What is measured
- How far the upper front teeth cover and project past the lower ones, the gum behind them, wear, and how the jaws relate
- Records
- Photographs, a 3D intraoral scan and X-rays, including a side-view skull X-ray (cephalometric) where the jaw relationship needs measuring
- Appliances
- Fixed braces or Invisalign, with elastics or temporary anchorage devices where needed
- Typical length
- Comprehensive treatment often 12–24 months; a mild deep bite can be quicker
- If the jaw is the cause
- Adults may be offered orthodontics with jaw surgery, planned with oral & maxillofacial surgeon Dr. Firas Osman
- After treatment
- Long-term retainers; deep bites in particular tend to deepen again without them
Durations are typical ranges, not promises.
Options
What can correct an overbite?
From the simplest to the most involved. Most plans combine two or three of these.
Invisalign
Clear aligners correct many deep bites and moderate overjets when worn 20–22 hours a day, often with elastics. Larger corrections are usually more predictable with braces; see Invisalign vs braces.
Elastics
Small rubber bands hooked between upper and lower teeth apply a steady pull that helps correct how the arches meet from front to back. They work only when worn as instructed, usually most of the day.
Making space
Upper teeth can only move back into space. It may come from closing existing gaps, from temporary anchorage devices that hold the back teeth still, or occasionally from removing two teeth. Your plan explains which applies and why.
Orthodontics with jaw surgery
When an adult's lower jaw is markedly small or set back, braces prepare the teeth, corrective jaw surgery repositions the jaw, and braces then finish the bite. See surgical orthodontics.
Beyond appearance
Why a deep bite is checked for gum damage and wear
A deep bite can look perfectly neat from the front, which is why it often goes unnoticed until something wears or hurts.
- The gum behind the upper teeth: in a severe deep bite the lower front teeth bite into the palate, leaving marks or sore spots.
- Wear on the lower front teeth: edges that meet the inside of the upper teeth at a steep angle wear and chip over time; see worn teeth.
- Restorations under strain: crowns, veneers and bonding on front teeth in a deep bite take heavy, angled forces and are more likely to chip. Correcting the bite first often helps cosmetic work last.
- The jaw joints: many people with deep bites have no joint symptoms. Clicking, pain or limited opening are examined separately, with a TMJ assessment where needed.
A mild deep bite with healthy gums and no wear may not need treatment at all, and the specialist will tell you so.
Process
How overbite correction runs, from measurement to retainer
The appliance is chosen after the diagnosis, not before.
Examination
How the front teeth overlap in both directions, gum contact behind the upper teeth, wear, and how the jaw moves.
First visitRecords
Photographs, a 3D scan and the X-rays your case needs to tell a tooth problem from a jaw problem.
First visitDiagnosis and options
Deep bite, overjet or both; teeth, jaws or both; and what each option can realistically achieve.
ReviewWritten plan
Appliance, timeline, cost, retention and alternatives, itemised before you commit.
Before treatmentActive treatment
A deep bite is often opened early so the other teeth can move freely; overjet is reduced as space and elastics allow.
MonthsRetention
Retainers hold the corrected overlap, which has a natural tendency to deepen again.
Long term
The big question
Braces or aligners alone, or is jaw surgery needed?
This is how the decision usually goes. Your own answer comes from your records, not from a profile photo.
Orthodontics alone is often enough when
- The teeth are tipped or fanned forward but the jaws are close to normal
- The jaw difference is mild and you are happy with your profile
- You are a teenager with growth still to come, which can help the correction
- The deep bite comes mainly from over-erupted front teeth
- There is enough bone and gum to move the teeth the distance needed
Jaw surgery is usually discussed when
- An adult's lower jaw is markedly small or set back
- Hiding the jaw difference would mean tipping teeth further than bone and gum allow
- Facial balance, not only the bite, is part of your concern
- The chin or lower jaw is also off-centre
Children with prominent front teeth
Upper front teeth that stick out are more easily chipped or knocked out in a fall, so a child with a large overjet is worth bringing to an orthodontic assessment around age seven. Most children are monitored rather than treated straight away; if an early step might help, the specialist explains what it involves and its limits. A mouthguard for contact sports is sensible in the meantime.
Who treats you
Who corrects overbites at Creative Arts
Overbites are diagnosed and treated by our two specialist orthodontists. When jaw surgery is a realistic option, Dr. Firas Osman, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon & Implantologist, joins the planning.
Patient questions
Frequently asked questions
Can Invisalign fix an overbite?
Invisalign can correct many deep bites and moderate overjets, especially when the teeth are tipped rather than the jaws mismatched, usually with elastics and only when the aligners are worn 20–22 hours a day. Large overjets, or upper teeth that need to move back bodily, are often more predictable with fixed braces. The specialist tells you which applies to your bite.
How long does overbite correction take?
Comprehensive treatment commonly takes 12–24 months. A mild deep bite in otherwise straight teeth can be quicker; a large overjet that needs space and elastics, or treatment combined with jaw surgery, takes longer. How consistently elastics are worn has a real effect on the timeline. Your written plan gives an estimate for your case.
Can an adult overbite be corrected without jaw surgery?
Often, yes. Overbites caused mainly by the position of the teeth are corrected with braces or aligners at any age, provided gums and bone are healthy. When the lower jaw is markedly small or set back, orthodontics can sometimes disguise the difference by tipping teeth, but only within limits; beyond them, surgery gives a more stable and balanced result.
Can veneers or crowns correct a deep overbite?
Not in most cases. Veneers and crowns change the shape of front teeth, not where the jaws or roots sit, and porcelain placed in a deep bite or large overjet takes heavy forces and is more prone to chipping. When teeth are worn because of a deep bite, the bite is often corrected first and the teeth restored afterwards.
Does a deep overbite damage your teeth or gums?
It can. In a severe deep bite the lower front teeth may bite into the gum behind the upper teeth, and front teeth that meet at a steep angle wear and chip over time. A mild deep bite with no gum contact or wear may never cause problems. The orthodontist checks for these signs before recommending treatment.
Why are elastics needed for overbite correction?
Braces and aligners move teeth within each jaw; elastics connect the upper and lower teeth so they can also change how the two arches meet from front to back. They work only when worn as instructed, usually most of the day, and are replaced often as they lose their stretch. Skipping them is a common reason treatment runs longer.
Will my overbite come back after braces?
A corrected deep bite has a natural tendency to deepen again, and teeth keep moving throughout life, so retainers are worn long term: a bonded wire, a removable retainer or both. Overjet can also return if a habit continues or the lips do not rest comfortably over the front teeth. Wearing retainers as advised is the most effective way to keep the result.
Keep exploring
Related treatments
ConditionProtruding teethWhy front teeth stick out, and every way to treat them.BiteUnderbite correctionDental or skeletal underbite, and when jaw surgery is discussed.BiteCrossbite correctionFront and back crossbites, expanders, braces and aligners.Jaw surgerySurgical orthodonticsBraces combined with corrective jaw surgery, phase by phase.AlignersInvisalign in DubaiWhat clear aligners can and cannot do.RetentionRetainers after orthodonticsBonded and removable retainers, and how long to wear them.
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