What is the ideal overbite Plz advice

Q. Dr. Patel, I have had braces now for about 2 years and my orthodontist plans to take them off in a few weeks. I feel I my upper teeth still overlap my bottom teeth too much. I discussed it with her but she just said it was within normal range. A lot of pictures I have been seeing of people that’s had braces have a more flat facial profile. What is the ideal overbite? Should my mustache area protrude out farther than my lower lip area?

A. It depends on the position of your jaws, the teeth can be moved to the correct position but if your bottom jaw is too far behind your top jaw you will always have that appearance.  If this is the case the only real option is surgery to correct the jaw positions.  Talk to your dentist.

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This entry was posted on Monday, October 19th, 2009 at 1:23 amand is filed under Dr Patel's Answers, Experts Answers, Q. Cosmetic Dentistry, Q. Invisible braces, Q. Orthodontics, Q. Smile Makeovers.