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.
What is the direct answer?
What does this question mean?
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.
What can you do next?
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.
When should you seek dental care?
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.