Treatments

OVERJET

Overjet

Overjet is measure of the horizontal relationship of the upper and lower front teeth. It is often called "buck teeth", and is commonly confused with overbite. Excessive overjet may be caused by improper alignment of the molars (Class II relationship); a skeletal imbalance of the upper and lower jaw(s); flared upper incisors; missing lower teeth; crowded or tipped back lower teeth, or a combination of all the above. In addition, oral habits such as thumb or finger sucking or tongue thrusting can exacerbate the condition.

Overjet should be corrected because it can:

• Prevent proper functioning of the front teeth
  
  
• Lead to premature wear
  
  
• Make your smile less attractive

How can overjet be orthodontically corrected?

Overjet can be corrected through growth modification, selective extractions of teeth, or in some cases, surgical repositioning of the jaws.