Smile direct club before and after overbite
An overbite is the overlap of upper front teeth over lower teeth, and aligner results depend on diagnosis and planned tooth movement.
The short answer
Before-and-after photographs show appearance, not the full bite relationship. Correcting an overbite may involve tilting incisors, moving teeth bodily, controlling the roots, or changing jaw relationships.
How does a dentist assess your complete bite?
A dentist or orthodontist examines the teeth and gums, records the bite, and may take photographs, scans, and radiographs. Treatment can use clear aligners, fixed braces, or other appliances, followed by retention.
When should you arrange an overbite assessment?
Arrange an assessment if the lower teeth contact the palate or gum, chewing is difficult, teeth are worn, or the jaw is painful. Seek prompt care for trauma, swelling, or a loose tooth.
What should you ask about movement and retention?
Ask what type of overbite you have, whether the proposed movement controls the roots, how attachments or elastics would work, and what retention is needed after alignment.
Frequently asked questions
Can home care replace a dental examination?
Home care can support comfort and plaque control, but it cannot diagnose or treat every cause of dental symptoms.
What changes the right treatment?
The cause, affected tissues, symptoms, restorations, and examination findings determine the next step.
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Who wrote this page
This library is published by Dental Nation, a licensed dental group practising in the United Arab Emirates. Pages are written and overseen by the same clinical team that treats patients in our clinics, and are held to a fixed editorial standard for safety and accuracy.
This page is patient education, not medical advice, and cannot replace an examination. Anything urgent — facial swelling, trauma, uncontrolled bleeding or severe pain — needs a dentist or emergency care now.