Common Orthodontic Problems

Learn about overbites, underbites, open bites, crossbites, protruding teeth, and mismatched dental midlines.

Our team treats a variety of bite and alignment concerns to improve the health, function, and appearance of your smile.

Overbite: The upper front teeth extend over the lower front teeth and may cause the lower teeth to contact the roof of the mouth.

Underbite: The lower jaw extends forward, placing the lower front teeth ahead of the upper front teeth.

Open bite: The upper and lower front teeth do not overlap, which may interfere with chewing and contribute to habits such as tongue thrusting.

Crossbite: One or more upper teeth sit inside the lower teeth, which can affect tooth wear and jaw growth.

Upper front teeth protrusion: The upper teeth extend too far forward, or the lower teeth do not extend far enough, affecting appearance and function.

Dental midlines not matched: The centers of the upper and lower teeth do not align, often because the back bite does not fit correctly.