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<p>An overbite is when your upper front teeth overlap with your lower front teeth. Most people have at least a little overbite.</p>


What is an overbite?

<p>When your overbite is too large, your Doctor might tell you you have a deep bite. This can cause problems, from your teeth wearing down to pain in your jaw<sup>1,2</sup>.&nbsp;Doctors use a percentage to describe overbites, and 5 to 25 percent is ideal<sup>3</sup>.</p>

<p><span style="font-size:11px">1. Van&#39;t spijker, a, et al. &ldquo;occlusal wear and occlusal condition in a convenience sample of young adults.&rdquo;&nbsp;Journal of dentistry, vol. 43, no. 1, jan. 2015, pp. 72&ndash;77., doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jdent.2014.11.001</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11px">2. Riolo, michael l., et al. &ldquo;associations between occlusal characteristics and signs and symptoms of tmj dysfunction in children and young adults.&rdquo;&nbsp;American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics, vol. 92, no. 6, 1987, pp. 467&ndash;477., doi:10.1016/0889-5406(87)90228-9</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11px">3. current therapy in orthodontics, Nanda &amp; Kapila, 2010</span></p>


What kinds of problems can an overbite cause?

<p>Yes, Invisalign clear aligners can fix an overbite or deep bite. We can help you&nbsp;<a href="/find-a-doctor">find an experienced Invisalign Doctor</a>.Who can show you what Invisalign Treatment can do for you.</p>


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Overbite

What you need to know about transforming your smile with Invisalign Treatment.

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What is an overbite?

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Can Invisalign clear aligners fix an overbite?

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