{"id":423,"date":"2024-06-18T02:37:46","date_gmt":"2024-06-18T02:37:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pcdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=423"},"modified":"2024-07-11T02:39:43","modified_gmt":"2024-07-11T02:39:43","slug":"suresmile-can-it-fix-an-overbite","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pcdentistry.com\/blog\/suresmile-can-it-fix-an-overbite\/","title":{"rendered":"Living with an Overbite? Discover How SureSmile Can Help"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Any form of malocclusion can make talking, eating, and even smiling more difficult. When your bite does not properly align, it not only causes you to be more self-conscious but also leads to a breakdown of your tooth enamel and possible jaw pain. While traditional braces are commonly used to treat overbites or other similar misalignments, you may wonder if SureSmile<\/a> clear aligners can do the same. Keep reading to learn how this discreet solution can help you enjoy a beautiful, functional smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Causes an Overbite?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

An overbite is a type of malocclusion \u2013 a bite that does not correctly align \u2013 that causes the upper row of teeth to protrude over the lower row of teeth. While it\u2019s normal for individuals to have what is considered a normal overbite, those that consist of a large gap between the two arches need treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overbites often form as a result of genetics or unhealthy, non-nutrient habits practiced at an early age (i.e., thumb sucking, overuse of a pacifier, or tongue thrusting). Without treatment, it can lead to serious jaw pain and uneven enamel wear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can SureSmile Aligners Help?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

SureSmile aligners are made according to impressions taken of your smile. Using the 3D model provided by your dentist, lab technicians will fabricate the trays so that your teeth will move in the right direction over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When addressing an overbite or other similar forms of malocclusion (i.e., underbite, open bite, crossbite, etc.), the aligners can be crafted in a way that shifts your upper row of teeth backward. With the help of attachments and accessories, like rubber bands, this process is made easier by further encouraging your teeth to move back until your bite functions more smoothly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Benefits Does SureSmile Provide?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are many benefits you can expect to receive when choosing SureSmile aligners. While their clear and virtually invisible appearance is the most obvious advantage, others include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n